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How to get from Mendota to Elgin by train?

By train

To get from Mendota to Elgin in Chicago, take the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from Mendota Amtrak station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 51 min.

231min
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin
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
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2215| Big Timber
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 6
    Walk to Elgin
    Walk to
    Elgin
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Mendota to Elgin

The distance between Mendota, Chicago and Elgin, Chicago is approximately 119.31 mi, which can typically be travelled in 231 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mendota to Elgin 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 Elgin, Chicago

Elgin is located at Elgin, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Elgin Terminal.

Train stations close to Elgin:

  • Elgin
  • National St
  • Big Timber

Bus stations close to Elgin:

  • Elgin Terminal
  • Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Mendota to Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 231 minutes, using Bus line ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, Bus line MD-W.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 51 min.

  • Which train line goes from Mendota to Elgin 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 till Elgin station near Elgin in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Mendota and Elgin in Chicago by train is about 3 hr 51 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Elgin station, which is closest to Elgin in Chicago.

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