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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    5h 25m
    $78–124

  2. Drive 94.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joliet to Sterlingcar car 94.1 mi
    2h 16m
    $18–25

  3. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    5h 49m
    $75–110

  4. Line 832 bus, line 379 bus, line 315 bus, line 126 bus, bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Joliet Union Station to Herion Way at Wheelerbus bus 832
    2. Take the bus from Herion Way at Wheeler to Midway CTA Stationbus bus 379
    3. Take the bus from Midway CTA Station to Austin/Jacksonbus bus 315
    4. Take the bus from Jackson & Austin Terminal to Jackson & Clintonbus bus 126
    5. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Centerbus bus
    6. Take the taxi from Dixon Reagan Transit Center to Sterlingtaxi taxi
    8h 11m
    $75–113

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  • Distance: 160.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Joliet to Sterling. However, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to Chicago Bus Station, take the bus to Dixon Reagan Transit Center, then take the taxi to Sterling. Alternatively, you can drive from Joliet to Sterling in around 2h 16m.

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