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How to get fromSt. Louis to Sterlingby train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from St. Louis to Sterling by train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    9h 19m
    $157–285

  2. Drive 246.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Sterlingcar car 246.5 mi
    4h 45m
    $45–65

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    10h 20m
    $118–186

  4. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane STL - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 55m
    $128–480

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

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane STL - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 11m
    $340–808

  6. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane STL - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 54m
    $134–508

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 404.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 19m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Sterling, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Sterling via Chicago Bus Station and Dixon Reagan Transit Center in around 10h 20m.

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