How to get from Mendota to Gages Lake by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Mendota to Gages Lake 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 MD-N train and finally take the 574 bus from Milwaukee Ave at Libertyville Metra Station station to Route 45 & Gages Lake Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 28 min.

268min
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Train - MD-NMD-N
Bus - 574
574
Walk to Gages Lake
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-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2115| Grayslake
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Libertyville
    67 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Milwaukee Ave at Libertyville Metra Station
    ID 19403
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 574574
    Wait for bus
    574
    College Of Lake County
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Route 45 & Gages Lake Rd
    ID 37143
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gages Lake
    Walk to
    Gages Lake
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, UP-N and 572

To get from Mendota to Gages Lake 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 UP-N train and finally take the 572 bus from Waukegan Metra Station station to Washington St & Route 45 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 46 min.

286min
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 572
572
Walk to Gages Lake
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 train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #327| Waukegan
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waukegan
    82 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waukegan Metra Station
    ID 35685
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 572572
    Wait for bus
    572
    College Of Lake County
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St & Route 45
    ID 35084
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Gages Lake
    Walk to
    Gages Lake
    520 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Mendota to Gages Lake

The distance between Mendota, Chicago and Gages Lake, Chicago is approximately 129.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 268 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mendota to Gages Lake 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 Gages Lake, Chicago

Gages Lake is located at Gages Lake, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Lancer Ln & Willow Way.

Train stations close to Gages Lake:

  • Prairie Crossing
  • Prairie Crossing.
  • Washington St (Grayslake)

Bus stations close to Gages Lake:

  • Lancer Ln & Willow Way
  • Washington St & Sextant Dr
  • Washington Ave & Fieldale Ln

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, UP-N and 572

To get from Mendota to Gages Lake 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 UP-N train and finally take the 572 bus from Waukegan Metra Station station to Washington St & Route 45 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 46 min.

286min
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 572
572
Walk to Gages Lake
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 train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #327| Waukegan
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waukegan
    82 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waukegan Metra Station
    ID 35685
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 572572
    Wait for bus
    572
    College Of Lake County
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St & Route 45
    ID 35084
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Gages Lake
    Walk to
    Gages Lake
    520 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Mendota to Gages Lake?

    The fastest way takes 268 minutes, using Bus line ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, Bus line MD-N, Bus line 574.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Mendota to Gages Lake?

    The alternative route takes 286 minutes, using Bus line ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, Bus line UP-N, Bus line 572.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 28 min.

  • Which train line goes from Mendota to Gages Lake 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 Gages Lake station near Gages Lake in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Mendota and Gages Lake in Chicago by train and bus is about 4 hr 28 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Gages Lake stop, which is closest to Gages Lake in Chicago.

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