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

By bus and train

To get from Kankakee to Cortland in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and one bus line: take the SALUKI from Kankakee Amtrak station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the 12 bus from Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station to Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 40 min.

520min
Walk to
SALUKIUP-W
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 1212
Leaves from Kankakee Amtrak

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Kankakee Amtrak
    510 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    undefined - SALUKIUP-W
    Wait for
    SALUKI
    Chicago Union Station Amtrak
  • 3
    Ride to
    Ride to
    Chicago Union Station
    105 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #57| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elburn
    86 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
    ID 1394132
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Dusable Turnaround
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland)
    Ride to bus station
    Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland)
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kankakee to Cortland

The distance between Kankakee, Chicago and Cortland, Chicago is approximately 115.67 mi, which can typically be travelled in 520 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kankakee to Cortland 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

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 520 minutes, using Bus line SALUKI, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 12.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 8 hr 40 min.

  • Which line goes from Kankakee to Cortland in Chicago?

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

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

    The total travel time between Kankakee and Cortland in Chicago by train and bus is about 8 hr 40 min.

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

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

    Get off the at the Chicago Union Station Amtrak stop, which is closest to Cortland in Chicago.

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