How to get from Kankakee to Chicago by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Kankakee to Chicago in Chicago, take the SALUKI train from Kankakee station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, take the 20 bus from Madison & Clinton (West) station to Madison & Western (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min.

125min
Walk to train station
Train - SALUKISALUKI
Bus - 20
20
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
    Chicago Union Station
    89 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Madison & Austin Terminal (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Madison & Western (West)
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Western (West)
    ID 473
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SALUKI and 126

To get from Kankakee to Chicago in Chicago, take the SALUKI train from Kankakee station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, take the 126 bus from Clinton & Jackson (South) station to Jackson & Western (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min.

130min
Walk to train station
Train - SALUKISALUKI
Bus - 126
126
Walk to Chicago
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
    Chicago Union Station
    89 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Jackson & Austin Terminal (Ne)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson & Western (West)
    ID 15860
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago
    Walk to
    Chicago
    420 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kankakee to Chicago

The distance between Kankakee, Chicago and Chicago, Chicago is approximately 59.22 mi, which can typically be travelled in 125 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kankakee to Chicago 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 Chicago, Chicago

Chicago is located at Chicago, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Madison & Oakley (West).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago:

  • Illinois Medical District
  • Ashland-Lake
  • Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)

Train stations close to Chicago:

  • Western Ave

Bus stations close to Chicago:

  • Madison & Oakley (West)
  • Madison & Oakley (East)
  • Western & Warren (South)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via SALUKI and 126

To get from Kankakee to Chicago in Chicago, take the SALUKI train from Kankakee station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, take the 126 bus from Clinton & Jackson (South) station to Jackson & Western (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min.

130min
Walk to train station
Train - SALUKISALUKI
Bus - 126
126
Walk to Chicago
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
    Chicago Union Station
    89 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Jackson & Austin Terminal (Ne)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson & Western (West)
    ID 15860
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago
    Walk to
    Chicago
    420 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Kankakee to Chicago?

    The fastest way takes 125 minutes, using Bus line SALUKI, Bus line 20.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Kankakee to Chicago?

    The alternative route takes 130 minutes, using Bus line SALUKI, Bus line 126.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 5 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Kankakee and Chicago in Chicago by train and bus is about 2 hr 5 min.

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

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

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