How to get from Mendota to Downers Grove by train?

By train

To get from Mendota to Downers Grove in Chicago, take the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from Mendota Amtrak station to Naperville station. Next, take the BNSF train from Naperville station to Belmont station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min.

97min
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Train - BNSFBNSF
Leaves from Mendota Amtrak
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Mendota
  • 2
    Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Wait for train
    ILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Naperville
    54 min
  • 4
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1254| Chicago Union Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station Belmont
    Ride to train station
    Belmont
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Mendota to Downers Grove in Chicago, take the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from Mendota Amtrak station to Naperville station. Next, take the 722 bus from Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St) station to Ogden Ave & Belmont Rd / Finley Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min.

126min
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Bus - 722
722
Walk to Downers Grove
Leaves from Mendota Amtrak
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Mendota
  • 2
    Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Wait for train
    ILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Naperville
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St)
    ID 29034
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 722722
    Wait for bus
    722
    Branding Ln & Finley Rd
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ogden Ave & Belmont Rd / Finley Rd
    ID 36604
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to Downers Grove
    Walk to
    Downers Grove
    0.8 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Mendota to Downers Grove
The distance between Mendota, Chicago and Downers Grove, Chicago is approximately 59.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 97 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mendota to Downers Grove by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Downers Grove, Chicago

Downers Grove is located at Downers Grove, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Downers Grove.

Train stations close to Downers Grove:

  • Downers Grove
  • Fairview Ave.
  • Belmont
Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Mendota to Downers Grove in Chicago, take the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from Mendota Amtrak station to Naperville station. Next, take the 722 bus from Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St) station to Ogden Ave & Belmont Rd / Finley Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min.

126min
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Bus - 722
722
Walk to Downers Grove
Leaves from Mendota Amtrak
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Mendota
  • 2
    Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Wait for train
    ILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Naperville
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St)
    ID 29034
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 722722
    Wait for bus
    722
    Branding Ln & Finley Rd
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ogden Ave & Belmont Rd / Finley Rd
    ID 36604
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to Downers Grove
    Walk to
    Downers Grove
    0.8 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Mendota to Downers Grove?

    The fastest way takes 97 minutes, using Bus line ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, Bus line BNSF.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Mendota to Downers Grove?

    The alternative route takes 126 minutes, using Bus line ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, Bus line 722.

  • Is there a direct train between Mendota and Downers Grove in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 37 min.

  • Which train line goes from Mendota to Downers Grove in Chicago?

    The ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train line goes from Chicago station near Mendota to Naperville station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Naperville station near Downers Grove in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Mendota to Downers Grove in Chicago by train?

    The total travel time between Mendota and Downers Grove in Chicago by train is about 1 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Mendota to get to Downers Grove in Chicago?

    Get on the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from the Chicago station near Mendota in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Mendota and Downers Grove in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the Naperville station, which is closest to Downers Grove in Chicago.

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