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

By bus and train

To get from Dekalb to Mendota in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 12 bus from W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456 station to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train 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 4 hr 32 min.

272min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Train - SOUTHWEST CHIEFSOUTHWEST CHIEF
Leaves from W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456
    ID 456
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662
    ID 662
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elburn
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #48| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 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 GREYHOUND US0155S, BNSF and SOUTHWEST CHIEF

To get from Dekalb to Mendota in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the GREYHOUND US0155S bus from Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) station to Naperville (Route 59 Metra Station) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BNSF train and finally take the SOUTHWEST CHIEF train from Naperville station to Mendota Amtrak station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 45 min.

405min
Walk to bus station
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - SOUTHWEST CHIEFSOUTHWEST CHIEF
Leaves from Dekalb (Holmes Student Center)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dekalb (Holmes Student Center)
    ID DKB6
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0155S
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Naperville (Route 59 Metra Station)
    ID NEM6
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Route 59
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1256| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Naperville
    4 min
  • 7
    Train - SOUTHWEST CHIEFSOUTHWEST CHIEF
    Wait for train
    SOUTHWEST CHIEF
    Los Angeles
  • 8
    Ride to train station Mendota Amtrak
    Ride to train station
    Mendota Amtrak
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Dekalb to Mendota

The distance between Dekalb, Chicago and Mendota, Chicago is approximately 146.03 mi, which can typically be travelled in 272 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dekalb 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 Dekalb

Dekalb is located at Dekalb, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is University Cir (Dusable) Rt 5 / Rt 10 Stop #432.

Bus stations close to Dekalb:

  • University Cir (Dusable) Rt 5 / Rt 10 Stop #432
  • University Cir (Dusable) 2l / 2r Stop #538
  • University Cir (Dusable) Rt 17 Stop #634

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 GREYHOUND US0155S, BNSF and SOUTHWEST CHIEF

To get from Dekalb to Mendota in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the GREYHOUND US0155S bus from Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) station to Naperville (Route 59 Metra Station) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BNSF train and finally take the SOUTHWEST CHIEF train from Naperville station to Mendota Amtrak station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 45 min.

405min
Walk to bus station
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - SOUTHWEST CHIEFSOUTHWEST CHIEF
Leaves from Dekalb (Holmes Student Center)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dekalb (Holmes Student Center)
    ID DKB6
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0155S
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Naperville (Route 59 Metra Station)
    ID NEM6
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Route 59
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1256| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Naperville
    4 min
  • 7
    Train - SOUTHWEST CHIEFSOUTHWEST CHIEF
    Wait for train
    SOUTHWEST CHIEF
    Los Angeles
  • 8
    Ride to train station Mendota Amtrak
    Ride to train station
    Mendota Amtrak
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 272 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line UP-W, Bus line SOUTHWEST CHIEF.

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

    The alternative route takes 405 minutes, using Bus line GREYHOUND US0155S, Bus line BNSF, Bus line SOUTHWEST CHIEF.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 32 min.

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

    The 12 bus line goes from W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456 station near Dekalb to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662 station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Mendota Amtrak station near Mendota in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Dekalb and Mendota in Chicago by bus and train is about 4 hr 32 min.

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

    Get on the 12 bus from the W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456 stop near Dekalb in Chicago.

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

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

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