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

By bus and train

To get from Belmont to Mendota in Chicago, take the 156 bus from Belmont & Halsted Terminal (North) station to Union Station Transit Center (East) station. Next, 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 34 min.

154min
Walk to bus stationBus - 156
156
Train - CARL SANDBURGCARL SANDBURG
Leaves from Belmont & Halsted Terminal (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Belmont & Halsted Terminal (North)
    ID 14150
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 156156
    Wait for bus
    156
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
    ID 18250
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    60 yd • 1 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
    84 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 8 and CARL SANDBURG

To get from Belmont to Mendota in Chicago, take the 8 bus from Halsted & Belmont (South) station to Halsted & Jackson (South) station. Next, 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 11 min.

131min
Walk to bus stationBus - 8
8
Train - CARL SANDBURGCARL SANDBURG
Leaves from Halsted & Belmont (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Halsted & Belmont (South)
    ID 14906
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Halsted & Pershing (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Halsted & Jackson (South)
    ID 5799
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    600 yd • 8 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
    84 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Belmont to Mendota

The distance between Belmont, Chicago and Mendota, Chicago is approximately 88.38 mi, which can typically be travelled in 154 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Belmont 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 Belmont

Belmont is located at Belmont, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Clark & Barry/Halsted (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Belmont:

  • Wellington (Brown/Purple)
  • Diversey (Brown/Purple)
  • Addison (Red)

Bus stations close to Belmont:

  • Clark & Barry/Halsted (North)
  • Belmont & Seminary (East)
  • Halsted & Belmont (South)

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 8 and CARL SANDBURG

To get from Belmont to Mendota in Chicago, take the 8 bus from Halsted & Belmont (South) station to Halsted & Jackson (South) station. Next, 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 11 min.

131min
Walk to bus stationBus - 8
8
Train - CARL SANDBURGCARL SANDBURG
Leaves from Halsted & Belmont (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Halsted & Belmont (South)
    ID 14906
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Halsted & Pershing (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Halsted & Jackson (South)
    ID 5799
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    600 yd • 8 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
    84 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 154 minutes, using Bus line 156, Bus line CARL SANDBURG.

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

    The alternative route takes 131 minutes, using Bus line 8, Bus line CARL SANDBURG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 34 min.

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

    The 156 bus line goes from Belmont & Halsted Terminal (North) station near Belmont to Union Station Transit Center (East) 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 Belmont to Mendota in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Belmont and Mendota in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 34 min.

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

    Get on the 156 bus from the Belmont & Halsted Terminal (North) stop near Belmont in Chicago.

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

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

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