CA → IL · about 1,666 miles

Los Angeles to Mendota train schedule

Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Los Angeles to Mendota. The fastest takes 41 hours 55 minutes; every train leaves at 4:55 PM.

Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least

Trains a week
7
Fastest trip
41h 55m
Leaves at
4:55 PM

Timetable

Every train leaves from Los Angeles 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.

Direct trains from Los Angeles, CA to Mendota, IL
DepartsArrivesDurationDaysRail company
4:55 PM12:50 PM +2 day41h 55mDailyAmtrak
Full timetable

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Where to board in Los Angeles Where you get off in Mendota The route of the busiest trip

Where to catch the train in Los Angeles

Where the train stops in Mendota

Return trip: Mendota to Los Angeles

Questions

How long is the train from Los Angeles to Mendota?

The fastest direct train takes 41 hours 55 minutes.

What time is the first train from Los Angeles to Mendota?

Every departure is at 4:55 PM (Daily).

Which rail companies go from Los Angeles to Mendota?

Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.

Where do I catch the train in Los Angeles?

Trains to Mendota leave from Los Angeles (Americanstar).