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How to get fromSt. Louis to Mendotaby train, bus, car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Mendota Stationtrain train
    7h 6m
    $96–178

  2. Drive 236.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Mendotacar car 236.2 mi
    4h 6m
    $44–63

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Mendota Stationtrain train
    7h 54m
    $83–144

  4. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane STL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Stationtrain train
    5h 59m
    $88–436

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    7h 18m
    $117–240

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane STL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Stationtrain train
    6h 16m
    $300–762

St. Louis to Mendota by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 293.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Mendota, IL, USA?

You can take a train from St. Louis to Mendota Station via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 18m.

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