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How to get from Geneva IL USA to Chicago by bus and train?

From Geneva IL USA to Chicago by bus and train

To get from Geneva IL USA to Chicago in Chicago, take the UP-W train from Geneva station to Chicago Otc station. Next, take the J14 bus from Washington & Canal (East) station to Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

115min$9.00
Walk to train station
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - J14
J14
Walk to Chicago
Leaves from Geneva

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geneva
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #38| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    76 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    103rd Street & Stony Island Garage Terminal (Se)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South)
    ID 73
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago
    Walk to
    Chicago
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Geneva IL USA to Chicago by Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Geneva IL USA to Chicago in Chicago, take the UP-W train from Geneva station to Chicago Otc station. Next, take the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from Clinton (Green/Pink) station to Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $9.25.

118min$9.25
Walk to train station
Train - UP-WUP-W
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Walk to Chicago
Leaves from Geneva

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geneva
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #38| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    76 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago
    Walk to
    Chicago
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Geneva IL USA to Chicago

The distance between Geneva IL USA, Chicago and Chicago, Chicago is approximately 37.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 115 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Geneva IL USA to Chicago by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Geneva IL USA

Geneva IL USA is located at Geneva IL USA, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is State St & 3rd St.

Train stations close to Geneva IL USA:

  • Geneva

Bus stations close to Geneva IL USA:

  • State St & 3rd St
  • 3rd St & James St
  • State St & 5th St

Public transit stations close to Chicago, Chicago

Chicago is located at Chicago, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Ida B Wells Drive & Wabash (West).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago:

  • Jackson (Red)
  • Harrison
  • Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren

Bus stations close to Chicago:

  • Ida B Wells Drive & Wabash (West)
  • Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South)
  • Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North)

From Geneva IL USA to Chicago by Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Geneva IL USA to Chicago in Chicago, take the UP-W train from Geneva station to Chicago Otc station. Next, take the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from Clinton (Green/Pink) station to Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $9.25.

118min$9.25
Walk to train station
Train - UP-WUP-W
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Walk to Chicago
Leaves from Geneva

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geneva
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #38| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    76 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago
    Walk to
    Chicago
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Geneva IL USA to Chicago?

    The fastest way takes 115 minutes, using Train line UP-W, Bus line J14.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Geneva IL USA to Chicago?

    The alternative route takes 118 minutes, using Train line UP-W, Chicago 'L' line PINK LINE.

  • Is there a direct train between Geneva IL USA and Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 55 min.

  • Which train line goes from Geneva IL USA to Chicago?

    The UP-W train line goes from Geneva station near Geneva IL USA in Geneva to #38| Chicago Otc station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till #38| Chicago Otc station near Chicago in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Geneva IL USA to Chicago by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Geneva IL USA in Geneva and Chicago in Chicago by train and bus is about 1 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Geneva IL USA to get to Chicago?

    Get on the UP-W train from the Geneva station near Geneva IL USA in Geneva.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Geneva IL USA and Chicago?

    Get off the train at the #38| Chicago Otc stop, which is closest to Chicago in Chicago.

  • When is the last train from Geneva IL USA to Chicago?

    The last train from Geneva IL USA in Geneva to Chicago in Chicago is the Union Pacific West line. It leaves the Geneva station at 4:37 PM.

  • How much is the train fare from Geneva IL USA to Chicago?

    The ride from Geneva IL USA to Chicago costs $9.00.