What is the cheapest way to get from Madison to Geneva?

The cheapest way to get from Madison to Geneva is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madison to Geneva?

The fastest way to get from Madison to Geneva is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Madison and Geneva?

No, there is no direct bus from Madison to Geneva. However, there are services departing from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus and arriving at 3rd St & James St via Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D and Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

How far is it from Madison to Geneva?

The distance between Madison and Geneva is 201 miles. The road distance is 120.8 miles.

How do I travel from Madison to Geneva without a car?

The best way to get from Madison to Geneva without a car is to bus and train via Milwaukee which takes 5h 57m and costs $45 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Madison to Geneva?

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Madison to Geneva, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madison to Geneva bus from?

Madison to Geneva bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.

Where does the Madison to Geneva bus arrive?

Madison to Geneva bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures station.

Can I drive from Madison to Geneva?

Yes, the driving distance between Madison to Geneva is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Madison to Geneva.

Where can I stay near Geneva?

There are 142+ hotels available in Geneva.

Madison to Geneva - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Madison to Geneva by bus, train, car, or subway

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Bus, train via Milwaukee
best
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus
2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Genevatrain
5h 57m
$49–100
Drive 120.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Madison to Genevacar 120.1 mi
2h 8m
$22–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Van Galder
2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus 603
6h 15m
$29–60
Bus, subway, train
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
2. Take the subway from O'Hare to Forest Parksubway
3. Take the train from Oak Park to Genevatrain
6h 23m
$31–64
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Genevatrain Up-W
6h 36m
$34–52

Madison to Geneva by bus, train, and foot

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Distance: 200.3 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

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

You can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to 3rd St & James St via O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, O'Hare, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D, and Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop A in around 6h 15m.

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