There are 3 ways to get from Springfield to Mendota by bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus, train (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Mendota Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
4h 28m$66–111Drive 138.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Mendotacar 138.9 mi
2h 34m$26–37Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
5h 37m$87–177
Springfield to Mendota by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Mendota is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Mendota is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Mendota station. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Mendota Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Springfield and Mendota is 199 miles. The road distance is 139.7 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Mendota without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 28m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Springfield to Mendota, including transfers.
Springfield to Mendota train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
Springfield to Mendota train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Mendota is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Springfield to Mendota.
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What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Mendota, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Springfield to Mendota Station via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 37m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Mendota Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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