How to get from St. Charles to Mendota by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from St. Charles to Mendota in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 802 bus from Route 38/Meijer Drvwy station to Aurora Transportation Center Bay E station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BNSF train and finally take the SOUTHWEST CHIEF train from Naperville station to Mendota Amtrak station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min.

181min
Bus - 802
802
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - SOUTHWEST CHIEFSOUTHWEST CHIEF
Leaves from Route 38/Meijer Drvwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    St. Charles
  • 2
    Bus - 802802
    Wait for bus
    802
    Aurora Transportation Center Bay E
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aurora Transportation Center Bay E
    ID 37409
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aurora
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1264| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Naperville
    11 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
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 802, 530 and SOUTHWEST CHIEF

To get from St. Charles to Mendota in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 802 bus from Route 38/Meijer Drvwy station to Broadway & New York St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 530 bus and finally take the SOUTHWEST CHIEF train from Naperville station to Mendota Amtrak station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 31 min.

271min
Bus - 802
802
Bus - 530
530
Train - SOUTHWEST CHIEFSOUTHWEST CHIEF
Leaves from Route 38/Meijer Drvwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    St. Charles
  • 2
    Bus - 802802
    Wait for bus
    802
    Aurora Transportation Center Bay E
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway & New York St
    ID 10705
    47 min
  • 4
    Bus - 530530
    Wait for bus
    530
    Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St)
    ID 29034
    67 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Naperville
    20 yd • 1 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
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from St. Charles to Mendota

The distance between St. Charles, Chicago and Mendota, Chicago is approximately 78.01 mi, which can typically be travelled in 181 min. Moovit will show you the directions from St. Charles 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 St. Charles

St. Charles is located at St. Charles, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Lincoln Hwy & Randall Rd (At 2607 Lincoln Hwy).

Train stations close to St. Charles:

  • Geneva

Bus stations close to St. Charles:

  • Lincoln Hwy & Randall Rd (At 2607 Lincoln Hwy)
  • Randall Rd & Prairie St
  • 2067 Lincoln Hwy

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

Alternative route by bus and train via 802, 530 and SOUTHWEST CHIEF

To get from St. Charles to Mendota in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 802 bus from Route 38/Meijer Drvwy station to Broadway & New York St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 530 bus and finally take the SOUTHWEST CHIEF train from Naperville station to Mendota Amtrak station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 31 min.

271min
Bus - 802
802
Bus - 530
530
Train - SOUTHWEST CHIEFSOUTHWEST CHIEF
Leaves from Route 38/Meijer Drvwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    St. Charles
  • 2
    Bus - 802802
    Wait for bus
    802
    Aurora Transportation Center Bay E
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway & New York St
    ID 10705
    47 min
  • 4
    Bus - 530530
    Wait for bus
    530
    Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St)
    ID 29034
    67 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Naperville
    20 yd • 1 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
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from St. Charles to Mendota?

    The fastest way takes 181 minutes, using Bus line 802, Bus line BNSF, Bus line SOUTHWEST CHIEF.

  • What is the alternative route to get from St. Charles to Mendota?

    The alternative route takes 271 minutes, using Bus line 802, Bus line 530, Bus line SOUTHWEST CHIEF.

  • Is there a direct bus between St. Charles 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 1 min.

  • Which bus line goes from St. Charles to Mendota in Chicago?

    The 802 bus line goes from Aurora Transportation Center Bay E station near St. Charles to Aurora Transportation Center Bay E station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Aurora Transportation Center Bay E station near Mendota in Chicago

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

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

  • Where do I get on the bus near St. Charles to get to Mendota in Chicago?

    Get on the 802 bus from the Aurora Transportation Center Bay E stop near St. Charles in Chicago.

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

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

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