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Compare train and bus for Mendota, IL to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mendota, IL to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, while a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$40 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Mendota, IL to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mendota, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $40.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 16m.
Tickets start at around $40 compared to roughly $23 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-17.20. The journey takes 1h 50m versus 1h 44m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Mendota, IL to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Mendota, IL to Chicago, IL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 7:25 PM4h20Mendota, IL11:45 PMChicago, IL$301One-way0 transfers
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- 7:25 PM4h20Mendota, IL11:45 PMChicago, IL$301One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 7:25 PM4h20Mendota, IL11:45 PMChicago, IL$301One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 8:25 PM4h20Mendota, IL12:45 AMChicago, IL$371One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Mendota, IL to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mendota, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $40.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 16m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mendota, IL and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Oglesby, N Lewis Ave. (McDonald's), 61348 and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Mendota Station, Mendota, IL and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Travel with Infobus, Greyhound to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Infobus, Greyhound.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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