What is the cheapest way to get from DeKalb to Lake Geneva?

The cheapest way to get from DeKalb to Lake Geneva is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from DeKalb to Lake Geneva?

The fastest way to get from DeKalb to Lake Geneva is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs $10 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between DeKalb and Lake Geneva?

No, there is no direct bus from DeKalb to Lake Geneva. However, there are services departing from Locust St. at 2nd St. - EB Stop #623 and arriving at Harvard Community Hospital via Geneva Metra Station, Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 and Crystal Lake Metra Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

Is there a direct train between DeKalb and Lake Geneva?

No, there is no direct train from DeKalb to Lake Geneva. However, there are services departing from Elburn and arriving at Harvard via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

How far is it from DeKalb to Lake Geneva?

The distance between DeKalb and Lake Geneva is 145 miles. The road distance is 58.1 miles.

How do I travel from DeKalb to Lake Geneva without a car?

The best way to get from DeKalb to Lake Geneva without a car is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs $70 - $100.

How long does it take to get from DeKalb to Lake Geneva?

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from DeKalb to Lake Geneva, including transfers.

Where do I catch the DeKalb to Lake Geneva bus from?

DeKalb to Lake Geneva bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Geneva Metra Station.

Where do I catch the DeKalb to Lake Geneva train from?

DeKalb to Lake Geneva train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elburn station.

Train or bus from DeKalb to Lake Geneva?

The best way to get from DeKalb to Lake Geneva is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs $70 - $100. Alternatively, you can line 801 bus and line 550 bus and bus, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 6m.

Where does the DeKalb to Lake Geneva bus arrive?

DeKalb to Lake Geneva bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station.

Where does the DeKalb to Lake Geneva train arrive?

DeKalb to Lake Geneva train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.

Can I drive from DeKalb to Lake Geneva?

Yes, the driving distance between DeKalb to Lake Geneva is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from DeKalb to Lake Geneva.

Where can I stay near Lake Geneva?

There are 109+ hotels available in Lake Geneva.

DeKalb to Lake Geneva - 3 ways to travel via train, and line 801 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from DeKalb to Lake Geneva by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Harvardtrain Up-Nw
5h 54m
$70–97
Drive 57.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from DeKalb to Lake Genevacar 57.8 mi
1h 29m
$11–16
Line 801 bus, line 550 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Geneva Metra Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1bus 801
2. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 to Crystal Lake Metra Stationbus 550
3. Take the bus from Crystal Lake Metra Station to Harvard Community Hospitalbus 808
7h 6m
$68–96

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Distance: 144.4 mi
Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between DeKalb, IL, USA and Lake Geneva, WI, USA?

You can take a bus from Locust St. at 2nd St. - EB Stop #623 to Lake Geneva via Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, Elburn, Chicago OTC, and Harvard in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locust St. at 2nd St. - EB Stop #623 to Lake Geneva via Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, Elburn, Geneva, Geneva Metra Station, Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1, Crystal Lake Metra Station, and Harvard Community Hospital in around 7h 6m.

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