IL → IL · about 78 miles
Chicago to Mendota train schedule
Amtrak runs 14 direct trains a week from Chicago to Mendota. The fastest takes 1 hour 23 minutes; the first train leaves at 7:40 AM and the last at 1:30 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 14
- Fastest trip
- 1h 23m
- First train
- 7:40 AM
- Last train
- 1:30 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Chicago Union Station and arrives at Mendota Amtrak Station. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:40 AM | 9:04 AM | 1h 24m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:30 PM | 2:53 PM | 1h 23m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Chicago Where you get off in Mendota The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Chicago
Where the train stops in Mendota
- Mendota Amtrak Station Map of Mendota Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Mendota to Chicago
Questions
How long is the train from Chicago to Mendota?
The fastest direct train takes 1 hour 23 minutes; the typical trip is 1 hour 23 minutes.
What time is the first train from Chicago to Mendota?
The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM (Daily) and the last at 1:30 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Chicago to Mendota?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Chicago?
Trains to Mendota leave from Chicago Union Station.