How to get from Kankakee to Buffalo Grove by train?

By train

To get from Kankakee to Buffalo Grove in Chicago, take the SALUKI train from Kankakee station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, take the NCS train from Chicago Union Station station to Buffalo Grove station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 3 min.

183min
Walk to train station
Train - SALUKISALUKI
Train - NCSNCS
Walk to Buffalo Grove
Leaves from Kankakee

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kankakee
    630 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - SALUKISALUKI
    Wait for train
    SALUKI
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    89 min
  • 4
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #105| Antioch
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Buffalo Grove
    55 min
  • 6
    Walk to Buffalo Grove
    Walk to
    Buffalo Grove
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via CITY OF NEW ORLEANS and NCS

To get from Kankakee to Buffalo Grove in Chicago, take the CITY OF NEW ORLEANS train from Kankakee station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, take the NCS train from Chicago Union Station station to Buffalo Grove station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 21 min.

441min
Walk to train station
Train - CITY OF NEW ORLEANSCITY OF NEW ORLEANS
Train - NCSNCS
Walk to Buffalo Grove
Leaves from Kankakee

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kankakee
    630 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - CITY OF NEW ORLEANSCITY OF NEW ORLEANS
    Wait for train
    CITY OF NEW ORLEANS
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    122 min
  • 4
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #105| Antioch
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Buffalo Grove
    55 min
  • 6
    Walk to Buffalo Grove
    Walk to
    Buffalo Grove
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kankakee to Buffalo Grove

The distance between Kankakee, Chicago and Buffalo Grove, Chicago is approximately 86.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 183 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kankakee to Buffalo Grove by 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 Buffalo Grove, Chicago

Buffalo Grove is located at Buffalo Grove, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Buffalo Grove Metra.

Train stations close to Buffalo Grove:

  • Buffalo Grove
  • Prairie View
  • Wheeling

Bus stations close to Buffalo Grove:

  • Buffalo Grove Metra
  • Commerce Ct & Deerfield Pkwy
  • Deerfield Pkwy & Busch Pkwy

Related Routes

Alternative route by train via CITY OF NEW ORLEANS and NCS

To get from Kankakee to Buffalo Grove in Chicago, take the CITY OF NEW ORLEANS train from Kankakee station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, take the NCS train from Chicago Union Station station to Buffalo Grove station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 21 min.

441min
Walk to train station
Train - CITY OF NEW ORLEANSCITY OF NEW ORLEANS
Train - NCSNCS
Walk to Buffalo Grove
Leaves from Kankakee

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kankakee
    630 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - CITY OF NEW ORLEANSCITY OF NEW ORLEANS
    Wait for train
    CITY OF NEW ORLEANS
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    122 min
  • 4
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #105| Antioch
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Buffalo Grove
    55 min
  • 6
    Walk to Buffalo Grove
    Walk to
    Buffalo Grove
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Kankakee to Buffalo Grove?

    The fastest way takes 183 minutes, using Bus line SALUKI, Bus line NCS.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Kankakee to Buffalo Grove?

    The alternative route takes 441 minutes, using Bus line CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, Bus line NCS.

  • Is there a direct train between Kankakee and Buffalo Grove in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 3 min.

  • Which train line goes from Kankakee to Buffalo Grove in Chicago?

    The SALUKI train line goes from Kankakee station near Kankakee to Chicago station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Buffalo Grove station near Buffalo Grove in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Kankakee to Buffalo Grove in Chicago by train?

    The total travel time between Kankakee and Buffalo Grove in Chicago by train is about 3 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Kankakee to get to Buffalo Grove 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 Buffalo Grove in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the Buffalo Grove station, which is closest to Buffalo Grove in Chicago.

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