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

Mendota to Elgin - Train Schedule

The ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from Mendota to Elgin departs once a day at 8:53 AM. The trip takes about 3 hr 19 min.

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 - Bus Stop D station to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 19 min. The bus and train schedule from Mendota may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elgin on the Moovit app.

199min
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 - Bus Stop F
    ID 37723
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station - Bus Stop D
    ID 37721
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D
    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 106.98 mi, which can typically be travelled in 199 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Mendota to Elgin

To check the bus and train schedule from Mendota to Elgin using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Mendota) and destination (Elgin), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 199 minutes, using Train line ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, Bus line 330, 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 19 min.

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

    The ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train line goes from La Grange station near Mendota to La Grange/Burlington Ave. station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till La Grange/Burlington Ave. 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 19 min.

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

    Get on the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from the La Grange 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/Burlington Ave. stop, which is closest to Elgin in Chicago.

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