There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Geneseo by train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
- Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Geneseotaxi
3h 27m$220–307Drive 152.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Geneseocar 152.8 mi
2h 39m$27–38Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Stationbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
5h 29m$93–123Fly to Quad City International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane ORD - MLI
3h 18m$92–320Fly to Peoria International Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane ORD - PIA
- Drive from Peoria-Airport-PIA to Geneseocar
4h 28m$44–264
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Geneseo is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Geneseo is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Geneseo. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at 40 St & Morton Dr via Centre Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Chicago and Geneseo is 209 miles. The road distance is 153.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Geneseo without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 27m and costs $220 - $310.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Chicago to Geneseo, including transfers.
Chicago to Geneseo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Geneseo is to bus which takes 5h 29m and costs $90 - $130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $90 - $320 and takes 3h 18m.
Chicago to Geneseo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Moline Center Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Geneseo is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Chicago to Geneseo.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Geneseo, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) every 4 hours.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Quad City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Peoria International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Quad City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Peoria International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- $130–170
United American Cab Co
- Phone
- +1-309-341-6161
- Website
- galesburgtaxi.com
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