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

From Mendota to Lake Station by bus and train

To get from Mendota to Lake Station in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from Mendota Amtrak station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0100 bus and finally take the L2 bus from Metro Center station to 10th & Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 20 min.

260min
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Bus - GREYHOUND US0100GREYHOUND US0100
Bus - L2L2
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago Train Station
    ID CHK6
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0100GREYHOUND US0100
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0100
    Atlanta Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gary Bus Station
    ID GRY6
    65 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Metro Center
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - L2L2
    Wait for bus
    L2
    Roundtrip
  • 9
    Ride to bus station 10th & Lake
    Ride to bus station
    10th & Lake
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Mendota to Lake Station by bus and train via ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, 124 and SSL

To get from Mendota to Lake Station 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 124 bus and finally take the SSL train from Millennium Station station to Miller Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 18 min.

258min
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Bus - 124
124
Train - SSLSSL
Walk to Lake Station
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clinton & Quincy (South)
    ID 4992
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 124124
    Wait for bus
    124
    Navy Pier Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Randolph & Michigan (East)
    ID 14482
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Carroll Ave. (Michigan City)
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Miller Station
    57 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lake Station
    Walk to
    Lake Station
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Mendota to Lake Station

The distance between Mendota, Chicago and Lake Station, Chicago is approximately 120.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 260 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mendota to Lake Station 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 Lake Station, Chicago

Lake Station is located at Lake Station, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is 10th & Lake.

Train stations close to Lake Station:

  • Miller Station

Bus stations close to Lake Station:

  • 10th & Lake
  • Serenity Lake (By Request)
  • 7th & Lake

Alternative route from Mendota to Lake Station by bus and train via ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, 124 and SSL

To get from Mendota to Lake Station 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 124 bus and finally take the SSL train from Millennium Station station to Miller Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 18 min.

258min
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Bus - 124
124
Train - SSLSSL
Walk to Lake Station
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clinton & Quincy (South)
    ID 4992
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 124124
    Wait for bus
    124
    Navy Pier Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Randolph & Michigan (East)
    ID 14482
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Carroll Ave. (Michigan City)
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Miller Station
    57 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lake Station
    Walk to
    Lake Station
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 260 minutes, using Bus line ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, Bus line GREYHOUND US0100, Bus line L2.

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

    The alternative route takes 258 minutes, using Bus line ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, Bus line 124, Bus line SSL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 20 min.

  • Which train line goes from Mendota to Lake Station 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 2 bus lines till Chicago Union Station station near Lake Station in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Mendota and Lake Station in Chicago by train and bus is about 4 hr 20 min.

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

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

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