How to get from Mendota to Elgin by bus and train?

From Mendota to Elgin by bus and train

To get from Mendota to Elgin in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from Mendota Amtrak station to La Grange station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 330 bus and finally take the 603 bus from Rosemont Cta Station station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 20 min.

200min
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Bus - 330
330
Bus - 603
603
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
    La Grange
    81 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    La Grange/Burlington Ave.
    ID 10346
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 330330
    Wait for bus
    330
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 8
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    42 min
  • 7
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    37 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elgin
    Walk to
    Elgin
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Mendota to Elgin by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Mendota to Elgin in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line 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 BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 603 bus from Rosemont Cta Station station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 20 min.

200min
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
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
    100 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    37 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elgin
    Walk to
    Elgin
    50 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 106.94 mi, which can typically be travelled in 200 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mendota to Elgin 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 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
  • Highland Ave & Grove Ave

Related Routes

From Mendota to Elgin by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Mendota to Elgin in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line 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 BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 603 bus from Rosemont Cta Station station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 20 min.

200min
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
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
    100 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    37 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elgin
    Walk to
    Elgin
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 200 minutes, using Bus line ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, Bus line 330, Bus line 603.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Mendota to Elgin?

    The alternative route takes 200 minutes, using Bus line ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 603.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 20 min.

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

    The ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train line goes from Chicago station near Mendota to La Grange station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till La Grange station near Elgin in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Mendota and Elgin in Chicago by train and bus is about 3 hr 20 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 La Grange stop, which is closest to Elgin in Chicago.

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