There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Mendota by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
6h 3m$54–108Drive 236.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Mendotacar 236.6 mi
4h 38m$44–63Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
7h 23m$89–184Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Stationtrain
6h 27m$450–1,162Bus, train via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
6h 12m$56–104Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Stationtrain
6h 9m$78–395
Indianapolis to Mendota by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Mendota is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Mendota is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Mendota station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Mendota Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Mendota is 269 miles. The road distance is 238 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Mendota without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 3m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Indianapolis to Mendota, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Mendota train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
Mendota is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 2:28 AM in Indianapolis and 1:28 AM in Mendota.
Indianapolis to Mendota train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Mendota is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Indianapolis to Mendota.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Mendota, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Indianapolis to Mendota Station via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 23m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- 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
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
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
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $35–50
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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