How to get from Elgin to Mendota by train?

By train

To get from Elgin to Mendota in Chicago, take the MD-W train from Elgin station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, take the SOUTHWEST CHIEF train from Chicago Union Station station to Mendota Amtrak station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 46 min.

226min
Walk to train station
Train - MD-WMD-W
Train - SOUTHWEST CHIEFSOUTHWEST CHIEF
Leaves from Elgin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elgin
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2236| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    97 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
    81 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Elgin to Mendota in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 550 bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station to Crystal Lake Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW 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 28 min.

328min
Walk to bus stationBus - 550
550
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - SOUTHWEST CHIEFSOUTHWEST CHIEF
Leaves from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Crystal Lake
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #648| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    105 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    440 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
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Public transit directions from Elgin to Mendota

The distance between Elgin, Chicago and Mendota, Chicago is approximately 119.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 226 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elgin 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 Elgin

Elgin is located at Elgin, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1.

Train stations close to Elgin:

  • National St
  • Elgin

Bus stations close to Elgin:

  • Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • State St & Chicago 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 Elgin to Mendota in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 550 bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station to Crystal Lake Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW 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 28 min.

328min
Walk to bus stationBus - 550
550
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - SOUTHWEST CHIEFSOUTHWEST CHIEF
Leaves from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Crystal Lake
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #648| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    105 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    440 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 226 minutes, using Bus line MD-W, Bus line SOUTHWEST CHIEF.

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

    The alternative route takes 328 minutes, using Bus line 550, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line SOUTHWEST CHIEF.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 46 min.

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

    The MD-W train line goes from Elgin station near Elgin to #2236| Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till #2236| Chicago Union Station station near Mendota in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Elgin and Mendota in Chicago by train is about 3 hr 46 min.

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

    Get on the MD-W train from the Elgin station near Elgin in Chicago.

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

    Get off the train at the #2236| Chicago Union Station station, which is closest to Mendota in Chicago.

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