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How to get fromSan Francisco to Lake Genevaby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from San Francisco to Lake Geneva by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SFO - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Harvardtrain train
    9h 17m
    $198–381

  2. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SJC - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Harvardtrain train
    10h 31m
    $190–583

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Airport to East Troy Airport Park and Ridebus bus
    2d 6h
    $406–763

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fox Laketrain train Md-N
    2d 8h
    $821–1,689

  5. Drive 2,106 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Lake Genevacar car 2,106 mi
    33h 28m
    $385–556

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SFO - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Harvardtrain train
    9h 45m
    $259–511

  7. Fly Oakland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OAK - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Harvardtrain train
    9h 54m
    $215–697

  8. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SJC - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Harvardtrain train
    10h 53m
    $211–703

  9. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SMF - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Harvardtrain train
    12h 46m
    $219–544

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar148Weekly Planes
Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,941.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 17m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Lake Geneva, WI, USA?

You can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Lake Geneva via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee, WI - Airport, and East Troy Airport Park and Ride in around 2d 6h. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Lake Geneva via Richmond, Richmond, Chicago Union Station, and Fox Lake in around 2d 8h.

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