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How to get fromKansas City to Sterlingby bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Kansas City to Sterling by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Dixon Reagan Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    9h 35m
    $114–190

  2. Drive 410.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kansas City to Sterlingcar car 410.3 mi
    6h 52m
    $75–109

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    12h 5m
    $205–386

  4. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MCI - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 30m
    $141–538

  5. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    4. Drive from W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456 to Sterlingcar car
    12h 57m
    $151–304

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

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCI - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 51m
    $418–855

  7. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane MCI - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Centerbus bus
    9h 33m
    $146–565

  8. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MCI - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Centerbus bus
    10h 50m
    $205–824

Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 451.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 35m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Sterling, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Sterling via Des Moines and Dixon Reagan Transit Center in around 9h 35m.

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