The average train between Geneva and Des Plaines takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Geneva to Des Plaines. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Geneva and Des Plaines. The earliest departure is at 4:27 AM at night, and the last departure from Geneva is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Des Plaines at 1:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Des Plaines. However, there are services departing from Geneva station and arriving at Des Plaines station via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Geneva to Des Plaines train services, operated by Metra, depart from Geneva station.
Geneva to Des Plaines train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Des Plaines station.
The distance between Geneva and Des Plaines is 38.5 km. The road distance is 85 km.
You can take a train from Geneva to Des Plaines via Chicago OTC in around 2h 15m.