There are 4 ways to get from Milwaukee to Geneva by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Genevatrain Up-W
3h 22m$55–82Drive 94 mi
cheapest- Drive from Milwaukee to Genevacar 94 mi
2h 2m$17–24Bus, train
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Genevatrain Up-W
3h 25m$22–34Bus, line 801 bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus 603
- Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop A to 3rd St & James Stbus 801
5h 11m$43–51
Milwaukee to Geneva by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Geneva is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Geneva is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station 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 5h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Geneva via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Geneva is 122 miles. The road distance is 94.6 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Geneva without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs $55 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Milwaukee to Geneva, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Geneva bus services, operated by Wisconsin Coach Lines Airport Express, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station.
Milwaukee to Geneva train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Geneva is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs $55 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 801 bus, which costs $40 - $55 and takes 5h 11m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Geneva, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Milwaukee to Geneva via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station 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 5h 11m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $38–42
- Website
- coachusa.com
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop A to 3rd St & James St
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1
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Booking & Getting There
Milwaukee to Geneva bus services, operated by Wisconsin Coach Lines Airport Express, arrive at O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures station.
Milwaukee to Geneva train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Geneva is 95 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Milwaukee to Geneva.
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