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How to get fromMendota to East Saint Louisby train, bus, car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Mendota to East Saint Louis by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Mendota Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    3. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    7h 31m
    $92–175

  2. Drive 235.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mendota to East Saint Louiscar car 235.2 mi
    3h 58m
    $43–62

  3. Train, bus via Springfield

    1. Take the train from Mendota Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 50m
    $80–137

  4. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Mendota Station to La Grange Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane ORD - STL
    5h 44m
    $338–756

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Mendota Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    8h 2m
    $113–247

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Mendota Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MDW - STL
    5h 59m
    $103–565

Mendota to East Saint Louis by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 296 mi
  • Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Mendota, IL, USA and East Saint Louis, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Mendota Station to 5TH & MISSOURI station via Chicago Union Station, St. Louis, and CIVIC CENTER station in around 8h 2m.

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