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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 train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$25 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Mendota, IL to Chicago, IL:
A train is $17 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Mendota, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $41 (€33).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
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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.
8:25 PM4h20Mendota, IL12:45 AMChicago, IL$421One-way0 transfers
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- 8:25 PM4h20Mendota, IL12:45 AMChicago, IL$421One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 8:25 PM4h20Mendota, IL12:45 AMChicago, IL$421One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 7:25 PM4h20Mendota, IL11:45 PMChicago, IL$721One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Mendota, IL to Chicago, IL:
A train is $17 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Mendota, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $41 (€33).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
- 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 Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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