There are 4 ways to get from Central Station (Chicago terminal) to Lake Geneva by train, bus (Flixbus), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Harvardtrain Up-Nw
3h 37m$70–86Drive 72.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Central Station (Chicago terminal) to Lake Genevacar 72.3 mi
1h 38m$14–20Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
- Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Airport to East Troy Airport Park and Ridebus Milwaukee
4h 22m$61–85Train via LaSalle/Van Buren
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Harvardtrain Up-Nw
3h 45m$70–89
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Central Station (Chicago terminal) to Lake Geneva is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Central Station (Chicago terminal) to Lake Geneva is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Central Station (Chicago terminal) station to Lake Geneva. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at East Troy Airport Park and Ride via Milwaukee, WI - Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Central Station (Chicago terminal) to Lake Geneva. However, there are services departing from Chicago OTC and arriving at Harvard via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Central Station (Chicago terminal) and Lake Geneva is 85 miles. The road distance is 72.7 miles.
The best way to get from Central Station (Chicago terminal) to Lake Geneva without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs $65 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Central Station (Chicago terminal) to Lake Geneva, including transfers.
Central Station (Chicago terminal) to Lake Geneva bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Central Station (Chicago terminal) to Lake Geneva train services, operated by Metra, depart from Chicago OTC station.
The best way to get from Central Station (Chicago terminal) to Lake Geneva is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs $65 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $85 and takes 4h 22m.
What companies run services between Central Station (Chicago terminal), IL, USA and Lake Geneva, WI, USA?
Metra operates a train from Chicago OTC to Harvard every 2 hours. Tickets cost $7–9 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Central Station (Chicago terminal) to Lake Geneva via Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee, WI - Airport, and East Troy Airport Park and Ride in around 4h 22m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $7–9
Train from Chicago OTC to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $7–9
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- (262) 542-8861
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Airport to East Troy Airport Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–9
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Book at
- coachusa.com
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More Questions & Answers
Central Station (Chicago terminal) to Lake Geneva bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Milwaukee Mitchell Airport station.
Central Station (Chicago terminal) to Lake Geneva train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Harvard station.
Yes, the driving distance between Central Station (Chicago terminal) to Lake Geneva is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Central Station (Chicago terminal) to Lake Geneva.
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