How to get from Kankakee to City of Joliet by bus and train?

From Kankakee to City of Joliet by bus and train

To get from Kankakee to City of Joliet in Joliet, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SALUKI train from Kankakee station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 130 bus and finally take the RI train from Lasalle Street station to Joliet station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 51 min.

231min
Train - SALUKISALUKI
Bus - 130
130
Train - RIRI
Walk to City of Joliet
Leaves from Kankakee
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kankakee
  • 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 & Quincy (South)
    ID 4992
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 130130
    Wait for bus
    130
    Solidarity Dr & Planetarium (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clark & Van Buren (South)
    ID 1871
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #417| Joliet
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet
    80 min
  • 10
    Walk to City of Joliet
    Walk to
    City of Joliet
    330 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Kankakee to City of Joliet by bus and train via SALUKI, 151 and RI

To get from Kankakee to City of Joliet in Joliet, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SALUKI train from Kankakee station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 151 bus and finally take the RI train from Lasalle Street station to Joliet station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 51 min.

231min
Train - SALUKISALUKI
Bus - 151
151
Train - RIRI
Walk to City of Joliet
Leaves from Kankakee
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kankakee
  • 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
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
    ID 18251
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 151151
    Wait for bus
    151
    Clark & Arthur Terminal (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson & Financial Place (East)
    ID 69
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #417| Joliet
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet
    80 min
  • 10
    Walk to City of Joliet
    Walk to
    City of Joliet
    330 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kankakee to City of Joliet
The distance between Kankakee, Joliet and City of Joliet, Joliet is approximately 97.45 mi, which can typically be travelled in 231 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kankakee to City of Joliet by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Joliet – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Kankakee

Kankakee is located at Kankakee, Joliet and the nearest public transit station is Amtrak.

Bus stations close to Kankakee:

  • Amtrak
  • Court Street/ East Ave
  • Schuyler Avenue/Hickory St
Public transit stations close to City of Joliet, Joliet

City of Joliet is located at City of Joliet, Joliet and the nearest public transit station is Joliet Union Station (Scott St & Jefferson St).

Train stations close to City of Joliet:

  • Joliet Union Station
  • Joliet

Bus stations close to City of Joliet:

  • Joliet Union Station (Scott St & Jefferson St)
  • Washington/Ottawa
  • Jefferson St & Joliet St
Related Routes

Alternative route from Kankakee to City of Joliet by bus and train via SALUKI, 151 and RI

To get from Kankakee to City of Joliet in Joliet, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SALUKI train from Kankakee station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 151 bus and finally take the RI train from Lasalle Street station to Joliet station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 51 min.

231min
Train - SALUKISALUKI
Bus - 151
151
Train - RIRI
Walk to City of Joliet
Leaves from Kankakee
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kankakee
  • 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
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
    ID 18251
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 151151
    Wait for bus
    151
    Clark & Arthur Terminal (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson & Financial Place (East)
    ID 69
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #417| Joliet
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet
    80 min
  • 10
    Walk to City of Joliet
    Walk to
    City of Joliet
    330 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Kankakee to City of Joliet?

    The fastest way takes 231 minutes, using Bus line SALUKI, Bus line 130, Bus line RI.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Kankakee to City of Joliet?

    The alternative route takes 231 minutes, using Bus line SALUKI, Bus line 151, Bus line RI.

  • Is there a direct train between Kankakee and City of Joliet?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 51 min.

  • Which train line goes from Kankakee to City of Joliet?

    The SALUKI train line goes from Chicago station near Kankakee in Kankakee to Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Chicago Union Station station near City of Joliet in Joliet.

  • How long does it take to travel from Kankakee to City of Joliet by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Kankakee in Kankakee and City of Joliet in Joliet by train and bus is about 3 hr 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Kankakee to get to City of Joliet?

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

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Kankakee and City of Joliet?

    Get off the train at the Chicago Union Station station, which is closest to City of Joliet in Joliet.

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