What is the cheapest way to get from Geneva to Des Plaines?

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Des Plaines is to line 801 bus and bus which costs $4 - $7 and takes 3h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Geneva to Des Plaines?

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Des Plaines is to drive which takes 47 min and costs $5 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Des Plaines?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Des Plaines. However, there are services departing from State St & 3rd St and arriving at Center St & Algonquin Rd via Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 and Rosemont CTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Des Plaines?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Des Plaines. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Des Plaines via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.

How far is it from Geneva to Des Plaines?

The distance between Geneva and Des Plaines is 53 miles. The road distance is 30.9 miles.

How do I travel from Geneva to Des Plaines without a car?

The best way to get from Geneva to Des Plaines without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs $6 - $9.

How long does it take to get from Geneva to Des Plaines?

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Geneva to Des Plaines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Des Plaines bus from?

Geneva to Des Plaines bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from State St & 3rd St station.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Des Plaines train from?

Geneva to Des Plaines train services, operated by Metra, depart from Geneva station.

Train or bus from Geneva to Des Plaines?

The best way to get from Geneva to Des Plaines is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs $6 - $9. Alternatively, you can line 801 bus and bus, which costs $4 - $7 and takes 3h 18m.

Where does the Geneva to Des Plaines bus arrive?

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

Where does the Geneva to Des Plaines train arrive?

Geneva to Des Plaines train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Des Plaines?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Des Plaines is 31 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Geneva to Des Plaines.

Where can I stay near Des Plaines?

There are 385+ hotels available in Des Plaines.

Geneva to Des Plaines - 4 ways to travel via train, line 801 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Des Plainestrain Up-Nw
2h 15m
$6–9
Line 801 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from State St & 3rd St to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1bus 801
2. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus 603
3h 18m
$4–6
Drive 30.7 mi
1. Drive from Geneva to Des Plainescar 30.7 mi
47 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Geneva to Des Plainestaxi 30.7 mi
47 min
$95–120

Geneva to Des Plaines by train

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2h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 52.6 mi
Duration: 2h 15m

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

You can take a train from Geneva to Des Plaines via Chicago OTC in around 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State St & 3rd St to Center St & Algonquin Rd via Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 and Rosemont CTA Station in around 3h 18m.

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