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How to get fromLake Geneva to Des Plainesby taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Lake Geneva to Des Plaines by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Lake Geneva to Harvardtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Harvard to Des Plainestrain train Up-Nw
    1h 40m
    $71–85

  2. Drive 54 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Geneva to Des Plainescar car 54 mi
    1h 13m
    $10–15

  3. Taxi, line 550 bus, line 607 bus, line 208 bus

    1. Take the taxi from Lake Geneva to Crystal Lake Metra Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Crystal Lake Metra Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 550
    3. Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Northwest Transportation Centerbus bus 607
    4. Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Des Plaines Metra Stationbus bus 208
    3h 3m
    $98–118

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  • Distance: 66.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Lake Geneva to Des Plaines. However, you can take the taxi to Harvard then take the train to Des Plaines. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Crystal Lake Metra Station, take the line 550 bus to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, take the line 607 bus to Northwest Transportation Center, then take the line 208 bus to Des Plaines Metra Station.

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