How to get from Kankakee to Elgin by train?

By train

To get from Kankakee to Elgin in Chicago, take the SALUKI 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 20 min.

200min
Walk to train station
Train - SALUKISALUKI
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from Kankakee

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kankakee
    620 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - SALUKISALUKI
    Wait for train
    SALUKI
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    89 min
  • 4
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2219| 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

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Kankakee to Elgin in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the SALUKI train from Kankakee station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 603 bus from Rosemont Cta Station station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 47 min.

227min
Walk to train station
Train - SALUKISALUKI
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from Kankakee

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kankakee
    620 yd • 8 min
  • 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 Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    37 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elgin
    Walk to
    Elgin
    50 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 200 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 Highland Ave & Grove Ave.

Train stations close to Elgin:

  • Elgin
  • National St
  • Big Timber

Bus stations close to Elgin:

  • Highland Ave & Grove Ave
  • Douglas Ave & Highland Ave
  • Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4

Related Routes

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Kankakee to Elgin in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the SALUKI train from Kankakee station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 603 bus from Rosemont Cta Station station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 47 min.

227min
Walk to train station
Train - SALUKISALUKI
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from Kankakee

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kankakee
    620 yd • 8 min
  • 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 Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    37 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elgin
    Walk to
    Elgin
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 200 minutes, using Bus line SALUKI, Bus line MD-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Kankakee to Elgin?

    The alternative route takes 227 minutes, using Bus line SALUKI, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 603.

  • 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 20 min.

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

    The SALUKI 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 20 min.

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

    Get on the SALUKI 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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