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How to get fromMendota to Bransonby train, plane, shuttle, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Mendota to Branson by train, plane, shuttle, bus, or car

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  1. Train, fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the train from Mendota Station to La Grange Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane ORD - SGF
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Springfield to Branson - Casey'sshuttle bus
    6h 59m
    $101–409

  2. Drive 488.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mendota to Bransoncar car 488.8 mi
    8h 13m
    $90–129

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Mendota Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Branson / Hollisterbus bus Jefferson 121 / ...
    11h 55m
    $176–321

  4. Train, bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the train from Mendota Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Branson / Hollisterbus bus
    16h 47m
    $147–261

  5. Train, fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Mendota Station to La Grange Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane ORD - XNA
    3. Drive from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Bransoncar car
    7h 42m
    $127–548

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration1h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 579.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Mendota, IL, USA and Branson, MO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mendota to Branson. However, you can take the train to La Grange Amtrak, walk to La Grange/Burlington Ave., take the line 330 bus to Rosemont CTA Station, walk to Rosemont, take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF), take the taxi to Springfield, then take the shuttle to Branson - Casey's. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mendota Station to Branson via Kansas City, On Grand At Pershing Farside Northbound, On 12Th At Charlotte Eastbound Nearside, Kansas City, and Branson / Hollister in around 11h 55m.

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