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How to get fromChicago Union Station to Sterlingby bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Sterling by bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    3h 24m
    $66–96

  2. Train, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    2. Drive from W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456 to Sterlingcar car
    4h 1m
    $16–30

  3. Drive 115 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Sterlingcar car 115 mi
    2h
    $21–31

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  • Distance: 124 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Sterling, IL, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Center 4 times a day. Tickets cost $16–35 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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