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How to get fromDes Plaines to Genevaby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Des Plaines to Geneva by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Genevatrain train Up-W
    2h 19m
    $6–8

  2. Bus, line 801 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    2. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 to 3rd St & James Stbus bus 801
    3h 20m
    $4–5

  3. Drive 30.8 mi

    1. Drive from Des Plaines to Genevacar car 30.8 mi
    47 min
    $6–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Des Plaines to Genevataxi taxi 30.8 mi
    47 min
    $95–120

Des Plaines to Geneva by train

Calendar164Weekly Trains
Duration2h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 52.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and Geneva, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Des Plaines to Geneva via Chicago OTC in around 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from White St & Algonquin Rd to 3rd St & James St via Rosemont CTA Station and Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 in around 3h 20m.

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