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

By bus and train

To get from Sycamore to Mendota in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 17 bus from Sycamore Rd (Rt 23) at Oakland Dr. - Sb Stop #563 station to Psychology Building station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0155S bus and finally take the SOUTHWEST CHIEF train from Chicago Union Station station to Mendota Amtrak station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 10 min.

430min
Bus - 1717
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Train - SOUTHWEST CHIEFSOUTHWEST CHIEF
Leaves from Sycamore Rd (Rt 23) at Oakland Dr. - Sb Stop #563

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sycamore
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Holmes Student Center (West Side) - Stop #630
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Psychology Building
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dekalb (Holmes Student Center)
    ID DKB6
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0155S
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    690 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Train - SOUTHWEST CHIEFSOUTHWEST CHIEF
    Wait for train
    SOUTHWEST CHIEF
    Los Angeles
  • 9
    Ride to train station Mendota Amtrak
    Ride to train station
    Mendota Amtrak
    81 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 18, GREYHOUND US0155S and SOUTHWEST CHIEF

To get from Sycamore to Mendota in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 18 bus from Sycamore Rd (Rt. 23) at Oakland Dr. (Hyvee) - Nb Stop #663 station to Russell Rd. at Lucinda Ave. - Sb Stop #509 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0155S bus and finally take the SOUTHWEST CHIEF train from Chicago Union Station station to Mendota Amtrak station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 40 min.

460min
Bus - 1818
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Train - SOUTHWEST CHIEFSOUTHWEST CHIEF
Leaves from Sycamore Rd (Rt. 23) at Oakland Dr. (Hyvee) - Nb Stop #663

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sycamore
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    University Cir (Dusable) Rt 18 / Rt 19 Stop #628
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Russell Rd. at Lucinda Ave. - Sb Stop #509
    ID 509
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dekalb (Holmes Student Center)
    ID DKB6
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0155S
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    690 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Train - SOUTHWEST CHIEFSOUTHWEST CHIEF
    Wait for train
    SOUTHWEST CHIEF
    Los Angeles
  • 9
    Ride to train station Mendota Amtrak
    Ride to train station
    Mendota Amtrak
    81 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Sycamore to Mendota

The distance between Sycamore, Chicago and Mendota, Chicago is approximately 155.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 430 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sycamore to Mendota 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 Sycamore

Sycamore is located at Sycamore, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Oakland Dr. at Sycamore Rd (Rt 23) - Eb Stop #609.

Bus stations close to Sycamore:

  • Oakland Dr. at Sycamore Rd (Rt 23) - Eb Stop #609
  • Sycamore Rd (Rt 23) at Gateway Dr. - Nb Stop #568
  • Sycamore Rd (Rt 23) at Northland Shopping Plaza - Nb Stop #677

Public transit stations close to Mendota, Chicago

Mendota is located at Mendota, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Mendota Amtrak.

Train stations close to Mendota:

  • Mendota Amtrak

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 18, GREYHOUND US0155S and SOUTHWEST CHIEF

To get from Sycamore to Mendota in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 18 bus from Sycamore Rd (Rt. 23) at Oakland Dr. (Hyvee) - Nb Stop #663 station to Russell Rd. at Lucinda Ave. - Sb Stop #509 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0155S bus and finally take the SOUTHWEST CHIEF train from Chicago Union Station station to Mendota Amtrak station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 40 min.

460min
Bus - 1818
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Train - SOUTHWEST CHIEFSOUTHWEST CHIEF
Leaves from Sycamore Rd (Rt. 23) at Oakland Dr. (Hyvee) - Nb Stop #663

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sycamore
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    University Cir (Dusable) Rt 18 / Rt 19 Stop #628
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Russell Rd. at Lucinda Ave. - Sb Stop #509
    ID 509
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dekalb (Holmes Student Center)
    ID DKB6
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0155S
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    690 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Train - SOUTHWEST CHIEFSOUTHWEST CHIEF
    Wait for train
    SOUTHWEST CHIEF
    Los Angeles
  • 9
    Ride to train station Mendota Amtrak
    Ride to train station
    Mendota Amtrak
    81 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 430 minutes, using Bus line 17, Bus line GREYHOUND US0155S, Bus line SOUTHWEST CHIEF.

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

    The alternative route takes 460 minutes, using Bus line 18, Bus line GREYHOUND US0155S, Bus line SOUTHWEST CHIEF.

  • Is there a direct bus between Sycamore and Mendota in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 10 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Sycamore to Mendota in Chicago?

    The 17 bus line goes from Holmes Student Center (West Side) - Stop #630 station near Sycamore to Psychology Building station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Mendota Amtrak station near Mendota in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Sycamore and Mendota in Chicago by bus and train is about 7 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Sycamore to get to Mendota in Chicago?

    Get on the 17 bus from the Holmes Student Center (West Side) - Stop #630 stop near Sycamore in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Sycamore and Mendota in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Mendota Amtrak station, which is closest to Mendota in Chicago.

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