How to get from 54th/Cermak to Mendota by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from 54th/Cermak to Mendota in Chicago, take the 302 bus from Laramie/Cermak (Sw) station to Burlington/La Grange station. Next, take the CARL SANDBURG train from La Grange station to Mendota Amtrak station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 min.

144min
Walk to bus stationBus - 302
302
Train - CARL SANDBURGCARL SANDBURG
Leaves from Laramie/Cermak (Sw)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Laramie/Cermak (Sw)
    ID 6408
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 302302
    Wait for bus
    302
    La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Burlington/La Grange
    ID 6493
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    La Grange
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - CARL SANDBURGCARL SANDBURG
    Wait for train
    CARL SANDBURG
    Quincy
  • 6
    Ride to train station Mendota Amtrak
    Ride to train station
    Mendota Amtrak
    65 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 316, 7 and CARL SANDBURG

To get from 54th/Cermak to Mendota in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 316 bus from Laramie/54th Ave. Cta Station/Pink Line station to Harrison/Cicero station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 7 bus and finally take the CARL SANDBURG train from Chicago Union Station station to Mendota Amtrak station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 51 min.

171min
Walk to bus stationBus - 316
316
Bus - 7
7
Train - CARL SANDBURGCARL SANDBURG
Leaves from Laramie/54th Ave. Cta Station/Pink Line

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Laramie/54th Ave. Cta Station/Pink Line
    ID 7937
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 316316
    Wait for bus
    316
    Cicero Cta Blue Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harrison/Cicero
    10 min
  • 4
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson & Clinton (East)
    ID 14484
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - CARL SANDBURGCARL SANDBURG
    Wait for train
    CARL SANDBURG
    Quincy
  • 8
    Ride to train station Mendota Amtrak
    Ride to train station
    Mendota Amtrak
    84 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 54th/Cermak to Mendota

The distance between 54th/Cermak, Chicago and Mendota, Chicago is approximately 76.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 144 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 54th/Cermak 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 54th/Cermak

54th/Cermak is located at 54th/Cermak, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Laramie/54th Ave. Cta Station/Pink Line.

Chicago 'L' stations close to 54th/Cermak:

  • Cicero (Blue)
  • Cicero (Pink)
  • Kostner

Train stations close to 54th/Cermak:

  • Cicero

Bus stations close to 54th/Cermak:

  • Laramie/54th Ave. Cta Station/Pink Line
  • 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station (West)
  • 54th Ave Cta Station/Pink Line

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 316, 7 and CARL SANDBURG

To get from 54th/Cermak to Mendota in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 316 bus from Laramie/54th Ave. Cta Station/Pink Line station to Harrison/Cicero station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 7 bus and finally take the CARL SANDBURG train from Chicago Union Station station to Mendota Amtrak station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 51 min.

171min
Walk to bus stationBus - 316
316
Bus - 7
7
Train - CARL SANDBURGCARL SANDBURG
Leaves from Laramie/54th Ave. Cta Station/Pink Line

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Laramie/54th Ave. Cta Station/Pink Line
    ID 7937
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 316316
    Wait for bus
    316
    Cicero Cta Blue Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harrison/Cicero
    10 min
  • 4
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson & Clinton (East)
    ID 14484
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - CARL SANDBURGCARL SANDBURG
    Wait for train
    CARL SANDBURG
    Quincy
  • 8
    Ride to train station Mendota Amtrak
    Ride to train station
    Mendota Amtrak
    84 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 54th/Cermak to Mendota?

    The fastest way takes 144 minutes, using Bus line 302, Bus line CARL SANDBURG.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 54th/Cermak to Mendota?

    The alternative route takes 171 minutes, using Bus line 316, Bus line 7, Bus line CARL SANDBURG.

  • Is there a direct bus between 54th/Cermak and Mendota?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 24 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 54th/Cermak to Mendota?

    The 302 bus line goes from Laramie/Cermak (Sw) station near 54th/Cermak in Cicero to La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Mendota Amtrak station near Mendota in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from 54th/Cermak to Mendota by bus and train?

    The total travel time between 54th/Cermak in Cicero and Mendota in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 54th/Cermak to get to Mendota?

    Get on the 302 bus from the Laramie/Cermak (Sw) stop near 54th/Cermak in Cicero.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 54th/Cermak and Mendota?

    Get off the bus at the Mendota Amtrak station, which is closest to Mendota in Chicago.

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