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How to get from Kankakee to Blue Island by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Kankakee to Blue Island in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SALUKI train from Kankakee station to Homewood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 356 bus and finally take the 349 bus from Pace Harvey Tc Bay F station to Gregory St & Union St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min.

103min
Walk to train station
Train - SALUKISALUKI
Bus - 356
356
Bus - 349
349
Leaves from Kankakee

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kankakee
    620 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - SALUKISALUKI
    Wait for train
    SALUKI
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Homewood
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dixie Hwy & Cedar Rd
    ID 2358
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 356356
    Wait for bus
    356
    Pace Harvey Tc Bay K
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pace Harvey Tc Bay K
    ID 33732
    14 min
  • 7
    Bus - 349349
    Wait for bus
    349
    Western Ave & 79th St (Terminal)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Gregory St & Union St
    Ride to bus station
    Gregory St & Union St
    ID 1907
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SALUKI, 356 and 348

To get from Kankakee to Blue Island in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SALUKI train from Kankakee station to Homewood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 356 bus and finally take the 348 bus from Pace Harvey Tc Bay G station to Gregory St & York St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min.

123min
Walk to train station
Train - SALUKISALUKI
Bus - 356
356
Bus - 348
348
Walk to Blue Island
Leaves from Kankakee

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kankakee
    620 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - SALUKISALUKI
    Wait for train
    SALUKI
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Homewood
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dixie Hwy & Cedar Rd
    ID 2358
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 356356
    Wait for bus
    356
    Pace Harvey Tc Bay K
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pace Harvey Tc Bay K
    ID 33732
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pace Harvey Tc Bay G
    ID 1855
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 348348
    Wait for bus
    348
    Gregory St & York St
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gregory St & York St
    ID 1906
    37 min
  • 10
    Walk to Blue Island
    Walk to
    Blue Island
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kankakee to Blue Island

The distance between Kankakee, Chicago and Blue Island, Chicago is approximately 42.1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 103 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kankakee to Blue Island by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Kankakee

Kankakee is located at Kankakee, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Schuyler.

Train stations close to Kankakee:

  • Kankakee

Bus stations close to Kankakee:

  • Schuyler
  • Court Street
  • Court Street/ East Ave

Public transit stations close to Blue Island, Chicago

Blue Island is located at Blue Island, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Vermont St & Irving Ave.

Train stations close to Blue Island:

  • Prairie
  • Burr Oak
  • Blue Island-Vermont

Bus stations close to Blue Island:

  • Vermont St & Irving Ave
  • Vermont St & Rexford St
  • Western/Vermont

Alternative route by bus and train via SALUKI, 356 and 348

To get from Kankakee to Blue Island in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SALUKI train from Kankakee station to Homewood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 356 bus and finally take the 348 bus from Pace Harvey Tc Bay G station to Gregory St & York St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min.

123min
Walk to train station
Train - SALUKISALUKI
Bus - 356
356
Bus - 348
348
Walk to Blue Island
Leaves from Kankakee

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kankakee
    620 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - SALUKISALUKI
    Wait for train
    SALUKI
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Homewood
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dixie Hwy & Cedar Rd
    ID 2358
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 356356
    Wait for bus
    356
    Pace Harvey Tc Bay K
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pace Harvey Tc Bay K
    ID 33732
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pace Harvey Tc Bay G
    ID 1855
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 348348
    Wait for bus
    348
    Gregory St & York St
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gregory St & York St
    ID 1906
    37 min
  • 10
    Walk to Blue Island
    Walk to
    Blue Island
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Kankakee to Blue Island?

    The fastest way takes 103 minutes, using Bus line SALUKI, Bus line 356, Bus line 349.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Kankakee to Blue Island?

    The alternative route takes 123 minutes, using Bus line SALUKI, Bus line 356, Bus line 348.

  • Is there a direct train between Kankakee and Blue Island in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 43 min.

  • Which train line goes from Kankakee to Blue Island in Chicago?

    The SALUKI train line goes from Kankakee station near Kankakee to Chicago station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Chicago station near Blue Island in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Kankakee to Blue Island in Chicago by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Kankakee and Blue Island in Chicago by train and bus is about 1 hr 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Kankakee to get to Blue Island in Chicago?

    Get on the SALUKI train from the Kankakee station near Kankakee in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Kankakee and Blue Island in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the Chicago stop, which is closest to Blue Island in Chicago.

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