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

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There are 4 ways to get from Sterling to Champaign by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, 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 Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    6h 45m
    $114–157

  2. Drive 167.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sterling to Champaigncar car 167.5 mi
    3h 7m
    $31–45

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dixon Reagan Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train Illini / ...
    6h 55m
    $109–182

  4. Bus via Auburn Gresham

    1. Take the bus from Dixon Reagan Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus N2521
    7h 21m
    $94–140

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 258.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

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

You can take a vehicle from Sterling to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Dixon Reagan Transit Center and Chicago Bus Station in around 6h 45m.

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