How to get from Mendota to Elmwood Park by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Mendota to Elmwood Park in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from Mendota Amtrak station to La Grange station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BNSF train and finally take the 307 bus from Harlem Ave & Windsor Ave station to Grand/Neva station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 4 min.

184min
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 307
307
Walk to Elmwood Park
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
    70 min
  • 4
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1254| Chicago Union Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Harlem Avenue
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem Ave & Windsor Ave
    ID 6359
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 307307
    Wait for bus
    307
    Grand/Nordica (Cta Terminal)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand/Neva
    ID 9617
    35 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elmwood Park
    Walk to
    Elmwood Park
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Mendota to Elmwood Park 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 Mont Clare station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 9 min.

189min
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elmwood Park
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
    Mont Clare
    20 min
  • 6
    Walk to Elmwood Park
    Walk to
    Elmwood Park
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Mendota to Elmwood Park

The distance between Mendota, Chicago and Elmwood Park, Chicago is approximately 79.1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 184 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mendota to Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park, Chicago

Elmwood Park is located at Elmwood Park, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Grand Ave & Harlem Ave.

Train stations close to Elmwood Park:

  • Mont Clare
  • Elmwood Park
  • Mars

Bus stations close to Elmwood Park:

  • Grand Ave & Harlem Ave
  • Harlem Ave & Grand Ave (Sw)
  • Harlem & Grand (South)

Related Routes

By train

To get from Mendota to Elmwood Park 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 Mont Clare station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 9 min.

189min
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elmwood Park
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
    Mont Clare
    20 min
  • 6
    Walk to Elmwood Park
    Walk to
    Elmwood Park
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Mendota to Elmwood Park?

    The fastest way takes 184 minutes, using Bus line ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, Bus line BNSF, Bus line 307.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Mendota to Elmwood Park?

    The alternative route takes 189 minutes, using Bus line ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, Bus line MD-W.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 4 min.

  • Which train line goes from Mendota to Elmwood Park in Chicago?

    The ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train line goes from Chicago station near Mendota to La Grange station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Elmwood Park station near Elmwood Park in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Mendota and Elmwood Park in Chicago by train and bus is about 3 hr 4 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Elmwood Park stop, which is closest to Elmwood Park in Chicago.

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