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How to get from Mendota to East Chicago by bus and train?

From Mendota to East Chicago by bus and train

To get from Mendota to East Chicago in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from Mendota Amtrak station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 124 bus and finally take the SSL train from Millennium Station station to East Chicago station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 1 min.

241min
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Bus - 124
124
Train - SSLSSL
Walk to East Chicago
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
    Chicago Union Station
    101 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clinton & Quincy (South)
    ID 4992
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 124124
    Wait for bus
    124
    Navy Pier Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Randolph & Michigan (East)
    ID 14482
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Carroll Ave. (Michigan City)
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    East Chicago
    43 min
  • 10
    Walk to East Chicago
    Walk to
    East Chicago
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Mendota to East Chicago by bus and train via ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, 151 and SSL

To get from Mendota to East Chicago in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from Mendota Amtrak station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 151 bus and finally take the SSL train from Millennium Station station to East Chicago station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 1 min.

241min
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Bus - 151
151
Train - SSLSSL
Walk to East Chicago
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
    Chicago Union Station
    101 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
    ID 18251
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 151151
    Wait for bus
    151
    Clark & Arthur Terminal (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Randolph (North)
    ID 1119
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Carroll Ave. (Michigan City)
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    East Chicago
    43 min
  • 10
    Walk to East Chicago
    Walk to
    East Chicago
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Mendota to East Chicago

The distance between Mendota, Chicago and East Chicago, Chicago is approximately 108.06 mi, which can typically be travelled in 241 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mendota to East 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 East Chicago, Chicago

East Chicago is located at East Chicago, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is E. Chicago S. Shore Station.

Train stations close to East Chicago:

  • East Chicago
  • Hammond

Bus stations close to East Chicago:

  • E. Chicago S. Shore Station

Alternative route from Mendota to East Chicago by bus and train via ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, 151 and SSL

To get from Mendota to East Chicago in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from Mendota Amtrak station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 151 bus and finally take the SSL train from Millennium Station station to East Chicago station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 1 min.

241min
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Bus - 151
151
Train - SSLSSL
Walk to East Chicago
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
    Chicago Union Station
    101 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
    ID 18251
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 151151
    Wait for bus
    151
    Clark & Arthur Terminal (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Randolph (North)
    ID 1119
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Carroll Ave. (Michigan City)
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    East Chicago
    43 min
  • 10
    Walk to East Chicago
    Walk to
    East Chicago
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Mendota to East Chicago?

    The fastest way takes 241 minutes, using Bus line ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, Bus line 124, Bus line SSL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Mendota to East Chicago?

    The alternative route takes 241 minutes, using Bus line ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, Bus line 151, Bus line SSL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 1 min.

  • Which train line goes from Mendota to East Chicago in Chicago?

    The ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train line goes from Chicago station near Mendota to Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Chicago Union Station station near East Chicago in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Mendota to East Chicago in Chicago by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Mendota and East Chicago in Chicago by train and bus is about 4 hr 1 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Chicago Union Station station, which is closest to East Chicago in Chicago.

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