How to get from River Grove to Mendota by train?

By train

To get from River Grove to Mendota in Chicago, take the MD-W train from River Grove station to Chicago Union Station 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 19 min.

139min
Train - MD-WMD-W
Train - CARL SANDBURGCARL SANDBURG
Leaves from River Grove

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    River Grove
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2208| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    34 min
  • 4
    Train - CARL SANDBURGCARL SANDBURG
    Wait for train
    CARL SANDBURG
    Quincy
  • 5
    Ride to train station Mendota Amtrak
    Ride to train station
    Mendota Amtrak
    84 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via NCS and CARL SANDBURG

To get from River Grove to Mendota in Chicago, take the NCS train from River Grove station to Chicago Union Station 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 33 min.

153min
Train - NCSNCS
Train - CARL SANDBURGCARL SANDBURG
Leaves from River Grove

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    River Grove
  • 2
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #100| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    23 min
  • 4
    Train - CARL SANDBURGCARL SANDBURG
    Wait for train
    CARL SANDBURG
    Quincy
  • 5
    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 River Grove to Mendota

The distance between River Grove, Chicago and Mendota, Chicago is approximately 94.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 139 min. Moovit will show you the directions from River Grove to Mendota by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to River Grove

River Grove is located at River Grove, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Station.

Train stations close to River Grove:

  • Franklin Pk
  • Franklin Park
  • Elmwood Park

Bus stations close to River Grove:

  • Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Station
  • Thatcher/Center
  • Grand/Marwood

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 train via NCS and CARL SANDBURG

To get from River Grove to Mendota in Chicago, take the NCS train from River Grove station to Chicago Union Station 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 33 min.

153min
Train - NCSNCS
Train - CARL SANDBURGCARL SANDBURG
Leaves from River Grove

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    River Grove
  • 2
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #100| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    23 min
  • 4
    Train - CARL SANDBURGCARL SANDBURG
    Wait for train
    CARL SANDBURG
    Quincy
  • 5
    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 River Grove to Mendota?

    The fastest way takes 139 minutes, using Bus line MD-W, Bus line CARL SANDBURG.

  • What is the alternative route to get from River Grove to Mendota?

    The alternative route takes 153 minutes, using Bus line NCS, Bus line CARL SANDBURG.

  • Is there a direct train between River Grove and Mendota in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 19 min.

  • Which train line goes from River Grove to Mendota in Chicago?

    The MD-W train line goes from #2208| Chicago Union Station station near River Grove to Chicago Union 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 River Grove to Mendota in Chicago by train?

    The total travel time between River Grove and Mendota in Chicago by train is about 2 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near River Grove to get to Mendota in Chicago?

    Get on the MD-W train from the #2208| Chicago Union Station station near River Grove in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between River Grove and Mendota in Chicago?

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

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