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How to get fromSterling to Appletonby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Sterling to Appleton by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dixon Reagan Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Appleton Transit Centerbus bus FlixBus 2550
    8h 45m
    $98–134

  2. Drive  211.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sterling to Appletoncar car 211.3 mi
    4h 18m
    $39–56

  3. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Dixon Reagan Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane plane ORD - ATW
    6h 34m
    $121–372

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dixon Reagan Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Appletonbus bus
    9h 18m
    $106–163

  5. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Dixon Reagan Transit Center to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane plane MLI - ATW
    8h 19m
    $123–418

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Appleton International Airport (ATW) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 318.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 45m

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

You can take a vehicle from Sterling to Appleton Transit Center via Dixon Reagan Transit Center and Chicago Bus Station in around 8h 45m.

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