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

By bus and train

To get from Kankakee to Chicago Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CITY OF NEW ORLEANS train from Kankakee station to Homewood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ME train and finally take the 352 bus from Park Ave & 155th St station to Halsted St & Holbrook Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min.

103min
Walk to train station
Train - CITY OF NEW ORLEANSCITY OF NEW ORLEANS
Train - MEME
Bus - 352
352
Walk to Chicago Heights
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
    Homewood
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Homewood
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #710| Millennium Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Harvey
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park Ave & 155th St
    ID 2544
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 352352
    Wait for bus
    352
    Pace Chicago Hgts Terminal Bay 2
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Halsted St & Holbrook Rd
    ID 4677
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chicago Heights
    Walk to
    Chicago Heights
    0.87 mi • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Kankakee to Chicago Heights in Chicago, take the CITY OF NEW ORLEANS train from Kankakee station to Homewood station. Next, take the ME train from Homewood station to Flossmoor station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min.

118min
Walk to train station
Train - CITY OF NEW ORLEANSCITY OF NEW ORLEANS
Train - MEME
Walk to Chicago Heights
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
    Homewood
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Homewood
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #111| University Park
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flossmoor
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago Heights
    Walk to
    Chicago Heights
    1.61 mi • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kankakee to Chicago Heights

The distance between Kankakee, Chicago and Chicago Heights, Chicago is approximately 42.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 103 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kankakee to Chicago Heights 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 Heights, Chicago

Chicago Heights is located at Chicago Heights, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Flossmoor.

Train stations close to Chicago Heights:

  • Flossmoor
  • Homewood
  • Olympia Fields

By train

To get from Kankakee to Chicago Heights in Chicago, take the CITY OF NEW ORLEANS train from Kankakee station to Homewood station. Next, take the ME train from Homewood station to Flossmoor station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min.

118min
Walk to train station
Train - CITY OF NEW ORLEANSCITY OF NEW ORLEANS
Train - MEME
Walk to Chicago Heights
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
    Homewood
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Homewood
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #111| University Park
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flossmoor
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago Heights
    Walk to
    Chicago Heights
    1.61 mi • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 103 minutes, using Bus line CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, Bus line ME, Bus line 352.

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

    The alternative route takes 118 minutes, using Bus line CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, Bus line ME.

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

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

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

    The CITY OF NEW ORLEANS train line goes from Kankakee station near Kankakee to Chicago station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Chicago Heights station near Chicago Heights in Chicago

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

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

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

    Get on the CITY OF NEW ORLEANS train from the Kankakee station near Kankakee in Chicago.

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

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

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