How to get from Melrose Park to Mendota by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Melrose Park to Mendota in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 303 bus from North Ave & 22nd Ave station to 25th Ave/Rose St & Belmont Ave/Pacific Ave 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 3 hr 42 min.

222min
Bus - 303
303
Train - MD-WMD-W
Train - SOUTHWEST CHIEFSOUTHWEST CHIEF
Leaves from North Ave & 22nd Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Melrose Park
  • 2
    Bus - 303303
    Wait for bus
    303
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    25th Ave/Rose St & Belmont Ave/Pacific Ave
    ID 9898
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Franklin Park
    40 yd • 1 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
    55 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

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Melrose Park to Mendota in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 303 bus from North Ave & 23rd Ave station to Forest Park Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' 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 2 hr 44 min.

164min
Walk to bus stationBus - 303
303
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - SOUTHWEST CHIEFSOUTHWEST CHIEF
Leaves from North Ave & 23rd Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Ave & 23rd Ave
    ID 8809
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 303303
    Wait for bus
    303
    Forest Park Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Park Cta Station
    ID 6269
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Forest Park
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    320 yd • 4 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 Melrose Park to Mendota

The distance between Melrose Park, Chicago and Mendota, Chicago is approximately 97.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 222 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melrose Park 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 Melrose Park

Melrose Park is located at Melrose Park, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is North Ave & 23rd Ave.

Train stations close to Melrose Park:

  • Franklin Park
  • Bellwood
  • Maywood

Bus stations close to Melrose Park:

  • North Ave & 23rd Ave
  • North Ave & Jewel Dr
  • North Ave & 25th 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

Related Routes

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Melrose Park to Mendota in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 303 bus from North Ave & 23rd Ave station to Forest Park Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' 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 2 hr 44 min.

164min
Walk to bus stationBus - 303
303
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - SOUTHWEST CHIEFSOUTHWEST CHIEF
Leaves from North Ave & 23rd Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Ave & 23rd Ave
    ID 8809
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 303303
    Wait for bus
    303
    Forest Park Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Park Cta Station
    ID 6269
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Forest Park
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    320 yd • 4 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 Melrose Park to Mendota?

    The fastest way takes 222 minutes, using Bus line 303, Bus line MD-W, Bus line SOUTHWEST CHIEF.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Melrose Park to Mendota?

    The alternative route takes 164 minutes, using Bus line 303, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line SOUTHWEST CHIEF.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 42 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melrose Park to Mendota in Chicago?

    The 303 bus line goes from Rosemont Cta Station station near Melrose Park to 25th Ave/Rose St & Belmont Ave/Pacific Ave station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till 25th Ave/Rose St & Belmont Ave/Pacific Ave station near Mendota in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Melrose Park and Mendota in Chicago by bus and train is about 3 hr 42 min.

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

    Get on the 303 bus from the Rosemont Cta Station stop near Melrose Park in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the 25th Ave/Rose St & Belmont Ave/Pacific Ave station, which is closest to Mendota in Chicago.

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