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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Genevatrain train Up-W
    5h 43m
    $36–62

  2. Drive 120.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Madison to Genevacar car 120.1 mi
    2h 8m
    $22–32

  3. Bus, train via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from UW Madison Campus - N Lake St to Milwaukee Intermodalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Genevatrain train
    5h 57m
    $48–89

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    6h 15m
    $29–60

  5. Bus, subway, train

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Take the subway from O'Hare to Forest Parksubway subway
    3. Take the train from Oak Park to Genevatrain train
    6h 23m
    $31–64

Madison to Geneva by bus, foot, and train

Calendar41Weekly Services
Duration5h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 211.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

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, and Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 in around 6h 15m.

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