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

From Kankakee to Elwood by bus and train

To get from Kankakee to Elwood in Chicago, 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 RI train and finally take the 511 bus from Pace Transit Center Bay L station to Mississippi St & Centerpoint Way station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 13 min.

313min
Walk to train station
Train - SALUKISALUKI
Train - RIRI
Bus - 511
511
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 train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    860 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #417| Joliet
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet
    80 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pace Transit Center Bay L
    ID 37547
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 511511
    Wait for bus
    511
    Mississippi/Deer Run
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Mississippi St & Centerpoint Way
    Ride to bus station
    Mississippi St & Centerpoint Way
    ID 37238
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kankakee to Elwood

The distance between Kankakee, Chicago and Elwood, Chicago is approximately 111.71 mi, which can typically be travelled in 313 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kankakee to Elwood 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

Public transit stations close to Elwood, Chicago

Elwood is located at Elwood, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Mississippi St & Centerpoint Way.

Bus stations close to Elwood:

  • Mississippi St & Centerpoint Way
  • 21705 W Mississippi St
  • Mississippi St & Diagonal Rd

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 313 minutes, using Bus line SALUKI, Bus line RI, Bus line 511.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 13 min.

  • Which train line goes from Kankakee to Elwood 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 and one bus line till Chicago station near Elwood in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Kankakee and Elwood in Chicago by train and bus is about 5 hr 13 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Chicago stop, which is closest to Elwood in Chicago.

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