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

From Carpentersville to Mendota by bus and train

To get from Carpentersville to Mendota in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 543 bus from Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a) station to Elgin Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-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 5 hr 8 min.

308min
Walk to bus stationBus - 543
543
Train - MD-WMD-W
Train - SOUTHWEST CHIEFSOUTHWEST CHIEF
Leaves from Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a)
    ID 16047
    0.5 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 543543
    Wait for bus
    543
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 2
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Terminal
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elgin
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2236| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    87 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
    81 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Carpentersville to Mendota

The distance between Carpentersville, Chicago and Mendota, Chicago is approximately 126.63 mi, which can typically be travelled in 308 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carpentersville 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 Carpentersville

Carpentersville is located at Carpentersville, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Rt 25 (Dundee Ave) & Rt 68 (Barrington Ave).

Bus stations close to Carpentersville:

  • Rt 25 (Dundee Ave) & Rt 68 (Barrington Ave)
  • Kennedy Dr (Il 25) & Barrington Ave (Il 68)
  • Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a)

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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 308 minutes, using Bus line 543, Bus line MD-W, Bus line SOUTHWEST CHIEF.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 8 min.

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

    The 543 bus line goes from Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a) station near Carpentersville to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 2 station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Elgin Transportation Center Bay 2 station near Mendota in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Carpentersville and Mendota in Chicago by bus and train is about 5 hr 8 min.

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

    Get on the 543 bus from the Meadowdale Shopping Ctr. (Ste. 4a) stop near Carpentersville in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Elgin Transportation Center Bay 2 station, which is closest to Mendota in Chicago.

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