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

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There are 4 ways to get from Sterling to Milwaukee by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    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 Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    5h 53m
    $96–157

  2. Drive 145 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sterling to Milwaukeecar car 145 mi
    3h 2m
    $27–39

  3. Bus

    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 Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    5h 55m
    $82–123

  4. Bus via Milwaukee Mitchell Airport

    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 Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    6h 31m
    $85–123

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 209.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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

You can take a vehicle from Sterling to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Dixon Reagan Transit Center and Chicago Bus Station in around 5h 55m.

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