How to get from Kankakee to Elgin by train?

By train

To get from Kankakee to Elgin in Chicago, take the CITY OF NEW ORLEANS train from Kankakee station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 38 min.

218min
Walk to train station
Train - CITY OF NEW ORLEANSCITY OF NEW ORLEANS
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin
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
    Chicago Union Station
    122 min
  • 4
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 6
    Walk to Elgin
    Walk to
    Elgin
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kankakee to Elgin

The distance between Kankakee, Chicago and Elgin, Chicago is approximately 93.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 218 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kankakee to Elgin by 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 Elgin, Chicago

Elgin is located at Elgin, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Elgin Terminal.

Train stations close to Elgin:

  • Elgin
  • National St
  • Big Timber

Bus stations close to Elgin:

  • Elgin Terminal
  • Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 218 minutes, using Bus line CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, Bus line MD-W.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 38 min.

  • Which train line goes from Kankakee to Elgin 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 till Chicago station near Elgin in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Kankakee and Elgin in Chicago by train is about 3 hr 38 min.

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

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

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