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

By bus and train

To get from Gary to Mendota in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SSL train from Gary Metro Station station to Van Buren St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 126 bus and finally take the CARL SANDBURG train from Chicago Union Station station to Mendota Amtrak station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min.

181min
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 126
126
Train - CARL SANDBURGCARL SANDBURG
Leaves from Gary Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren (North)
    ID 75
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Jackson & Austin Terminal (Ne)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - CARL SANDBURGCARL SANDBURG
    Wait for train
    CARL SANDBURG
    Quincy
  • 9
    Ride to train station Mendota Amtrak
    Ride to train station
    Mendota Amtrak
    84 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SSL, 60 and CARL SANDBURG

To get from Gary to Mendota in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SSL train from Gary Metro Station station to Millennium Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 60 bus and finally take the CARL SANDBURG train from Chicago Union Station station to Mendota Amtrak station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min.

181min
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 60
60
Train - CARL SANDBURGCARL SANDBURG
Leaves from Gary Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Washington (South)
    ID 1106
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Cicero & 24th Place Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - CARL SANDBURGCARL SANDBURG
    Wait for train
    CARL SANDBURG
    Quincy
  • 9
    Ride to train station Mendota Amtrak
    Ride to train station
    Mendota Amtrak
    84 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gary to Mendota

The distance between Gary, Chicago and Mendota, Chicago is approximately 114.23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 181 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gary 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 Gary

Gary is located at Gary, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Gary Bus Station.

Train stations close to Gary:

  • Gary Metro Station

Bus stations close to Gary:

  • Gary Bus Station
  • 5th & Broadway
  • Gary State Bank (5th Ave)

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

Alternative route by bus and train via SSL, 60 and CARL SANDBURG

To get from Gary to Mendota in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SSL train from Gary Metro Station station to Millennium Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 60 bus and finally take the CARL SANDBURG train from Chicago Union Station station to Mendota Amtrak station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min.

181min
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 60
60
Train - CARL SANDBURGCARL SANDBURG
Leaves from Gary Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Washington (South)
    ID 1106
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Cicero & 24th Place Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - CARL SANDBURGCARL SANDBURG
    Wait for train
    CARL SANDBURG
    Quincy
  • 9
    Ride to train station Mendota Amtrak
    Ride to train station
    Mendota Amtrak
    84 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 181 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line 126, Bus line CARL SANDBURG.

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

    The alternative route takes 181 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line 60, Bus line CARL SANDBURG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 1 min.

  • Which train line goes from Gary to Mendota in Chicago?

    The SSL train line goes from Gary Metro Station station near Gary to Chicago station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Mendota Amtrak station near Mendota in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Gary and Mendota in Chicago by train and bus is about 3 hr 1 min.

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

    Get on the SSL train from the Gary Metro Station station near Gary in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Gary and Mendota in Chicago?

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

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