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How to get fromSterling to Kansas Cityby bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Sterling to Kansas City by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dixon Reagan Transit Center to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0156
    10h
    $117–192

  2. Drive 409.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sterling to Kansas Citycar car 409.7 mi
    6h 52m
    $75–108

  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 Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    11h 47m
    $199–387

  4. Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Dixon Reagan Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MDW - MCI
    8h 18m
    $174–755

  5. 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 Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ORD - MCI
    8h 34m
    $421–852

  6. 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 Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MLI - MCI
    9h 21m
    $158–632

  7. Bus, bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Dixon Reagan Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MKE - MCI
    9h 53m
    $202–869

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

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration1h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 451.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h

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

You can take a vehicle from Sterling to Kansas City Bus Station via Dixon Reagan Transit Center and Des Moines in around 10h.

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