IL → IL · about 78 miles
Mendota to Chicago train schedule
Amtrak runs 14 direct trains a week from Mendota to Chicago. The fastest takes 1 hour 42 minutes; the first train leaves at 12:51 PM and the last at 8:09 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 14
- Fastest trip
- 1h 42m
- First train
- 12:51 PM
- Last train
- 8:09 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Mendota Amtrak Station and arrives at Chicago Union 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:51 PM | 2:44 PM | 1h 53m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:09 PM | 9:51 PM | 1h 42m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Mendota Where you get off in Chicago The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Mendota
- Mendota Amtrak Station Map of Mendota Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to Mendota
Questions
How long is the train from Mendota to Chicago?
The fastest direct train takes 1 hour 42 minutes; the typical trip is 1 hour 53 minutes.
What time is the first train from Mendota to Chicago?
The earliest departure is at 12:51 PM (Daily) and the last at 8:09 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Mendota to Chicago?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Mendota?
Trains to Chicago leave from Mendota Amtrak Station.