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How to get fromGeneva to Sterlingby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Geneva to Sterling by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    5h 41m
    $74–110

  2. Line 12 bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456bus bus 12
    2. Drive from W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456 to Sterlingcar car
    2h 46m
    $14–27

  3. Drive 77.7 mi

    1. Drive from Geneva to Sterlingcar car 77.7 mi
    1h 26m
    $15–21

  4. Line 801 bus, bus, line 56 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from State St & 3rd St to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1bus bus 801
    2. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 603
    3. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Jeffersonbus bus 56
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Centerbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Dixon Reagan Transit Center to Sterlingtaxi taxi
    7h 56m
    $74–113

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  • Distance: 160 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Geneva, IL, USA and Sterling, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Geneva to Sterling. However, you can take the train to Chicago OTC, walk to Madison & Canal, take the line 60 bus to Harrison & Jefferson, walk to Chicago Bus Station, take the bus to Dixon Reagan Transit Center, then take the taxi to Sterling. Alternatively, you can drive from Geneva to Sterling in around 1h 26m.

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