How to get from Kankakee to Elgin IL USA by train?

By train

To get from Kankakee to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, 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 42 min.

222min
Walk to train station
Train - CITY OF NEW ORLEANSCITY OF NEW ORLEANS
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Kankakee

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kankakee
    500 yd • 6 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 IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    510 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kankakee to Elgin IL USA

The distance between Kankakee, Elgin and Elgin IL USA, Elgin is approximately 93.67 mi, which can typically be travelled in 222 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kankakee to Elgin IL USA by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elgin – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Kankakee

Kankakee is located at East Court Street, Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Court Street.

Bus stations close to Kankakee:

  • Court Street
  • Family Dollar
  • Chicago

Public transit stations close to Elgin IL USA, Elgin

Elgin IL USA is located at Elgin IL USA, Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Center St & Highland Ave.

Train stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • Elgin
  • National St
  • Big Timber

Bus stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • Center St & Highland Ave
  • Spring St & Chicago St
  • Villa St & Dupage St

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 222 minutes, using Bus line CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, Bus line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct train between Kankakee and Elgin IL USA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 42 min.

  • Which train line goes from Kankakee to Elgin IL USA?

    The CITY OF NEW ORLEANS train line goes from Kankakee station near Kankakee in Kankakee to Chicago station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Chicago station near Elgin IL USA in Elgin.

  • How long does it take to travel from Kankakee to Elgin IL USA by train?

    The total travel time between Kankakee in Kankakee and Elgin IL USA in Elgin by train is about 3 hr 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Kankakee to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the CITY OF NEW ORLEANS train from the Kankakee station near Kankakee in Kankakee.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Kankakee and Elgin IL USA?

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

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