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

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There are 4 ways to get from Milwaukee to Sterling by train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    5h 53m
    $94–156

  2. Drive 144.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Sterlingcar car 144.1 mi
    3h 3m
    $27–38

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    5h 55m
    $80–126

  4. Bus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    7h 6m
    $106–146

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  • Distance: 208.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Sterling, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Sterling via Chicago Bus Station and Dixon Reagan Transit Center in around 5h 55m.

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