How to get from Aurora to Mendota by train?

By train

To get from Aurora to Mendota in Chicago, take the BNSF train from Aurora station to Naperville station. Next, take the SOUTHWEST CHIEF train from Naperville station to Mendota Amtrak station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min.

73min
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - SOUTHWEST CHIEFSOUTHWEST CHIEF
Leaves from Aurora

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aurora
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1264| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Naperville
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHWEST CHIEFSOUTHWEST CHIEF
    Wait for train
    SOUTHWEST CHIEF
    Los Angeles
  • 5
    Ride to train station Mendota Amtrak
    Ride to train station
    Mendota Amtrak
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Aurora to Mendota in Chicago, take the 530 bus from Aurora Transportation Center Bay B station to Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St) station. Next, take the SOUTHWEST CHIEF train from Naperville station to Mendota Amtrak station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min.

126min
Walk to bus stationBus - 530
530
Train - SOUTHWEST CHIEFSOUTHWEST CHIEF
Leaves from Aurora Transportation Center Bay B

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aurora Transportation Center Bay B
    ID 37404
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 530530
    Wait for bus
    530
    Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St)
    ID 29034
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Naperville
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTHWEST CHIEFSOUTHWEST CHIEF
    Wait for train
    SOUTHWEST CHIEF
    Los Angeles
  • 6
    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 Aurora to Mendota

The distance between Aurora, Chicago and Mendota, Chicago is approximately 62.8 mi, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aurora to Mendota by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Aurora

Aurora is located at Aurora, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Spring St & Broadway St.

Train stations close to Aurora:

  • Aurora

Bus stations close to Aurora:

  • Spring St & Broadway St
  • Spring St & Broadway
  • Spring St & Lasalle St

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

By bus and train

To get from Aurora to Mendota in Chicago, take the 530 bus from Aurora Transportation Center Bay B station to Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St) station. Next, take the SOUTHWEST CHIEF train from Naperville station to Mendota Amtrak station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min.

126min
Walk to bus stationBus - 530
530
Train - SOUTHWEST CHIEFSOUTHWEST CHIEF
Leaves from Aurora Transportation Center Bay B

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aurora Transportation Center Bay B
    ID 37404
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 530530
    Wait for bus
    530
    Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St)
    ID 29034
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Naperville
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTHWEST CHIEFSOUTHWEST CHIEF
    Wait for train
    SOUTHWEST CHIEF
    Los Angeles
  • 6
    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 Aurora to Mendota?

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line SOUTHWEST CHIEF.

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

    The alternative route takes 126 minutes, using Bus line 530, Bus line SOUTHWEST CHIEF.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 min.

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

    The BNSF train line goes from Aurora station near Aurora to #1264| Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till #1264| Chicago Union Station station near Mendota in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Aurora to Mendota in Chicago by train?

    The total travel time between Aurora and Mendota in Chicago by train is about 1 hr 13 min.

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

    Get on the BNSF train from the Aurora station near Aurora in Chicago.

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

    Get off the train at the #1264| Chicago Union Station station, which is closest to Mendota in Chicago.

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