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

By bus and train

To get from Geneva IL USA to Chicago in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-W train from Geneva station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 bus and finally take the 36 bus from State & Washington (South) station to State & Van Buren (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

104min$9.00
Walk to train station
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 20
20
Bus - 36
36
Walk to Chicago
Leaves from Geneva

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geneva
    0.56 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #10| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    73 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Washington & Wabash (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & State (East)
    ID 448
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State & Washington (South)
    ID 1425
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Financial Place & Ida B Wells Drive (Lasalle St Station) (North)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    State & Van Buren (South)
    ID 1430
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chicago
    Walk to
    Chicago
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via UP-W, 56 and 6

To get from Geneva IL USA to Chicago in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-W train from Geneva station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 56 bus and finally take the 6 bus from State & Washington (South) station to State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

110min$9.00
Walk to train station
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 56
56
Bus - 6
6
Walk to Chicago
Leaves from Geneva

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geneva
    0.56 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #10| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    73 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Washington & Wabash (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & State (East)
    ID 448
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State & Washington (South)
    ID 1425
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive (South)
    ID 1431
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chicago
    Walk to
    Chicago
    80 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 37.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 104 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 State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago:

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

Bus stations close to Chicago:

  • State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive (South)
  • State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive (North)
  • State & Van Buren (North)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via UP-W, 56 and 6

To get from Geneva IL USA to Chicago in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-W train from Geneva station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 56 bus and finally take the 6 bus from State & Washington (South) station to State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

110min$9.00
Walk to train station
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 56
56
Bus - 6
6
Walk to Chicago
Leaves from Geneva

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geneva
    0.56 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #10| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    73 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Washington & Wabash (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & State (East)
    ID 448
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State & Washington (South)
    ID 1425
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive (South)
    ID 1431
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chicago
    Walk to
    Chicago
    80 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 104 minutes, using Bus line UP-W, Bus line 20, Bus line 36.

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

    The alternative route takes 110 minutes, using Bus line UP-W, Bus line 56, Bus line 6.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 44 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 #10| Chicago Otc station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Chicago 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 44 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 Chicago stop, which is closest to Chicago in Chicago.

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

    The first train from Geneva IL USA in Geneva to Chicago in Chicago is Union Pacific West. It leaves the Geneva station at 11:27 PM.

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

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

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