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

By bus and train

To get from Mendota to Wilmette in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from Mendota Amtrak station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally take the 208 bus from Davis St & Maple Ave station to Old Orchard Mall - Bloomingdale's station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 31 min.

271min
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 208
208
Walk to Wilmette
Leaves from Mendota Amtrak

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Mendota
  • 2
    Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Wait for train
    ILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    101 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #327| Waukegan
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis St & Maple Ave
    ID 404
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Orchard Mall - Bloomingdale's
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Wilmette
    Walk to
    Wilmette
    2.2 mi • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, MD-N and 208

To get from Mendota to Wilmette in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from Mendota Amtrak station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-N train and finally take the 208 bus from Golf Rd & Waukegan Rd station to Old Orchard Mall - Bloomingdale's station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 34 min.

274min
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Train - MD-NMD-N
Bus - 208
208
Walk to Wilmette
Leaves from Mendota Amtrak

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Mendota
  • 2
    Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Wait for train
    ILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    101 min
  • 4
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2115| Grayslake
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Golf
    33 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Golf Rd & Waukegan Rd
    ID 21683
    800 yd • 10 min
  • 7
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Davis Cta Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Orchard Mall - Bloomingdale's
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Wilmette
    Walk to
    Wilmette
    2.2 mi • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Mendota to Wilmette

The distance between Mendota, Chicago and Wilmette, Chicago is approximately 101.4 mi, which can typically be travelled in 271 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mendota to Wilmette 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 Wilmette, Chicago

Wilmette is located at Wilmette, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Laramie Ave & Greenwood Ave.

Train stations close to Wilmette:

  • Indian Hill
  • Winnetka
  • Kenilworth

Bus stations close to Wilmette:

  • Laramie Ave & Greenwood Ave
  • Loyola Academy
  • Laramie Ave & Thornwood Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, MD-N and 208

To get from Mendota to Wilmette in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from Mendota Amtrak station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-N train and finally take the 208 bus from Golf Rd & Waukegan Rd station to Old Orchard Mall - Bloomingdale's station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 34 min.

274min
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Train - MD-NMD-N
Bus - 208
208
Walk to Wilmette
Leaves from Mendota Amtrak

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Mendota
  • 2
    Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Wait for train
    ILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    101 min
  • 4
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2115| Grayslake
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Golf
    33 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Golf Rd & Waukegan Rd
    ID 21683
    800 yd • 10 min
  • 7
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Davis Cta Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Orchard Mall - Bloomingdale's
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Wilmette
    Walk to
    Wilmette
    2.2 mi • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 271 minutes, using Bus line ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, Bus line UP-N, Bus line 208.

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

    The alternative route takes 274 minutes, using Bus line ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, Bus line MD-N, Bus line 208.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 31 min.

  • Which train line goes from Mendota to Wilmette in Chicago?

    The ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train line goes from Chicago station near Mendota to Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Chicago Union Station station near Wilmette in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Mendota and Wilmette in Chicago by train and bus is about 4 hr 31 min.

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

    Get on the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from the Chicago station near Mendota in Chicago.

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

    Get off the train at the Chicago Union Station stop, which is closest to Wilmette in Chicago.

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