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How to get from Chicago O Hare Airport ORD to Mendota IL USA by Chicago 'L' and train?

By Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Chicago O Hare Airport ORD to Mendota IL USA in Mendota, take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from O'Hare station to Clinton-Blue 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 2 hr 25 min.

145min
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - SOUTHWEST CHIEFSOUTHWEST CHIEF
Walk to Mendota IL USA
Leaves from O'Hare

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Chicago O Hare Airport ORD
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Uic-Halsted
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTHWEST CHIEFSOUTHWEST CHIEF
    Wait for train
    SOUTHWEST CHIEF
    Los Angeles
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mendota Amtrak
    81 min
  • 7
    Walk to Mendota IL USA
    Walk to
    Mendota IL USA
    420 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chicago O Hare Airport ORD to Mendota IL USA

The distance between Chicago O Hare Airport ORD, Mendota and Mendota IL USA, Mendota is approximately 101.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 145 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago O Hare Airport ORD to Mendota IL USA by Chicago 'L' and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Mendota – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Chicago O Hare Airport ORD

Chicago O Hare Airport ORD is located at Chicago O Hare Airport ORD, Mendota and the nearest public transit station is Terminal 1 Lower Level.

Bus stations close to Chicago O Hare Airport ORD:

  • Terminal 1 Lower Level
  • Terminal 1 Vestibule 1e Upper Level
  • O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departures

Public transit stations close to Mendota IL USA, Mendota

Mendota IL USA is located at Mendota IL USA, Mendota and the nearest public transit station is Mendota Amtrak.

Train stations close to Mendota IL USA:

  • Mendota Amtrak

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chicago O Hare Airport ORD to Mendota IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 145 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line SOUTHWEST CHIEF.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Chicago O Hare Airport ORD and Mendota IL USA?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 25 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Chicago O Hare Airport ORD to Mendota IL USA?

    The BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Uic-Halsted station near Chicago O Hare Airport ORD in Chicago to Clinton-Blue station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Clinton-Blue station near Mendota IL USA in Mendota.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chicago O Hare Airport ORD to Mendota IL USA by Chicago 'L' and train?

    The total travel time between Chicago O Hare Airport ORD in Chicago and Mendota IL USA in Mendota by Chicago 'L' and train is about 2 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Chicago O Hare Airport ORD to get to Mendota IL USA?

    Get on the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Uic-Halsted station near Chicago O Hare Airport ORD in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Chicago O Hare Airport ORD and Mendota IL USA?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Clinton-Blue station, which is closest to Mendota IL USA in Mendota.

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