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How to get fromIndianapolis to Sterlingby bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to Sterling by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    7h 50m
    $94–153

  2. Drive 282.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Sterlingcar car 282.6 mi
    5h 11m
    $52–75

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    9h 24m
    $130–229

  4. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IND - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 22m
    $490–1,207

  5. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    7h 55m
    $96–150

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane IND - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 5m
    $118–440

  7. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane IND - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 52m
    $123–467

Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar98Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 307.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 50m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Sterling, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Sterling via Chicago Bus Station and Dixon Reagan Transit Center in around 7h 50m.

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