There are 3 ways to get from Algonquin to Mendota by bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, line 330 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Stationbus 605
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Stationbus 330
- Take the train from La Grange Amtrak to Mendota Stationtrain
3h 52m$52–81Drive 78.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Algonquin to Mendotacar 78.7 mi
1h 38m$15–21Train
- Take the train from Cary to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
3h 52m$51–85
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Algonquin to Mendota is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Algonquin to Mendota is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct train from Algonquin to Mendota station. However, there are services departing from Cary and arriving at Mendota Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between Algonquin and Mendota is 118 miles. The road distance is 79.2 miles.
The best way to get from Algonquin to Mendota without a car is to bus and line 330 bus and train which takes 3h 52m and costs $50 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Algonquin to Mendota, including transfers.
Algonquin to Mendota train services, operated by Metra, depart from Cary station.
Algonquin to Mendota train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Algonquin to Mendota is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Algonquin to Mendota.
There are 12+ hotels available in Mendota.
What companies run services between Algonquin, IL, USA and Mendota, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Algonquin to Mendota Station via Cary, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 52m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from La Grange Amtrak to Mendota Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Cary to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station to La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1
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