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How to get fromWilmette to Lake Genevaby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Wilmette to Lake Geneva by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Clybourn to Harvardtrain train Up-Nw
    3h 38m
    $68–85

  2. Drive  59.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wilmette to Lake Genevacar car 59.1 mi
    1h 18m
    $11–16

  3. Line 208 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Old Orchard Mall - Macy's to Cumberland Metrabus bus 208
    2. Take the train from Cumberland to Harvardtrain train Up-Nw
    4h
    $70–88

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Davis Street Transportation Center - Bus Stop B to O'Hare MMF Bay 9bus bus 250
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Airport to East Troy Airport Park and Ridebus bus
    5h 42m
    $88–108

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  • Distance: 90.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

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

Metra operates a train from Clybourn to Harvard every 3 hours. Tickets cost $4–5 and the journey takes 1h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Street & Lawndale to Lake Geneva via Davis & Benson, Davis Street Transportation Center - Bus Stop B, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, Mitchell Airport, Milwaukee, WI - Airport, and East Troy Airport Park and Ride in around 5h 42m.

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