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How to get from Kankakee to Chicago Station by Chicago 'L' and bus?

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Kankakee to Chicago Station in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 3 bus from Chestnut station to Walmart station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M bus and finally take the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' from Midway station to Quincy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $5.50.

191min$5.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 33
Bus - MM
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Walk to Chicago Station
Leaves from Chestnut

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chestnut
    520 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Schuyler/Mall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Walmart
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bourbonnais Metro Centre
    730 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - MM
    Wait for bus
    M
    Midway Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Midway Regional Buses
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Midway
    580 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    ORANGE LINE
    Midway
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Quincy
    27 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chicago Station
    Walk to
    Chicago Station
    Chicago Station, Chicago, IL 60606, USA
    580 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kankakee to Chicago Station

The distance between Kankakee, Chicago and Chicago Station, Chicago is approximately 67.08 mi, which can typically be travelled in 191 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kankakee to Chicago Station by Chicago 'L' and bus, 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 East Court Street, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Court Street.

Bus stations close to Kankakee:

  • Court Street
  • Family Dollar
  • Chicago

Public transit stations close to Chicago Station, Chicago

Chicago Station is located at Chicago Station, Chicago, IL 60606, USA, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Chicago Otc.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago Station:

  • Washington/Wells
  • Clinton-Blue
  • Quincy

Train stations close to Chicago Station:

  • Chicago Otc
  • Chicago Union Station

Bus stations close to Chicago Station:

  • Jefferson & Jackson (North)
  • W Jackson Blvd, After S Clinton St (Across From Union Station)
  • Adams & Canal (West)

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 191 minutes, using Bus line 3, Bus line M, Bus line ORANGE LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Kankakee and Chicago Station?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Kankakee to Chicago Station?

    The 3 bus line goes from Chestnut station near Kankakee in Kankakee to Schuyler/Mall station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Schuyler/Mall station near Chicago Station in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Kankakee to Chicago Station by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Kankakee in Kankakee and Chicago Station in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 3 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Kankakee to get to Chicago Station?

    Get on the 3 bus from the Chestnut stop near Kankakee in Kankakee.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Kankakee and Chicago Station?

    Get off the bus at the Schuyler/Mall station, which is closest to Chicago Station in Chicago.

  • When is the first train from Kankakee to Chicago Station?

    The first train from Kankakee in Kankakee to Chicago Station in Chicago is City of New Orleans. It leaves the Kankakee station at 2:13 AM.

  • How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from Kankakee to Chicago Station?

    The ride from Kankakee to Chicago Station costs $5.50.

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