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

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There are 3 ways to get from Sterling to Madison by bus (Greyhound), 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 W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    7h 40m
    $97–146

  2. Drive  104.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sterling to Madisoncar car 104.5 mi
    2h 32m
    $20–28

  3. 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, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    8h 28m
    $136–206

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  • Distance: 277 mi
  • Duration: 7h 40m

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

You can take a vehicle from Sterling to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Dixon Reagan Transit Center, Chicago Bus Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 7h 40m.

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