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How to get fromGeneva to Lake Charlesby train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Geneva to Lake Charles by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, or car

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  1. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport

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    1. Take the train from Geneva to Oak Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane ORD - LCH
    8h 4m
    $116–477

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 603
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus
    26h 31m
    $188–343

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus
    26h 32m
    $328–715

  4. Drive 957.7 mi

    1. Drive from Geneva to Lake Charlescar car 957.7 mi
    17h 59m
    $175–253

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane MDW - HOU
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus bus
    9h 46m
    $279–1,184

Geneva to Lake Charles by bus, subway, and foot

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration26h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 917.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 4m

What companies run services between Geneva, IL, USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?

You can take a bus from State St & 3rd St to Lake Charles via Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4, Rosemont CTA Station, Rosemont, Jefferson Park, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, and Memphis Bus Station in around 26h 31m.

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