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

By bus and train

To get from Kankakee to Griffith in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the CITY OF NEW ORLEANS train from Kankakee station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0100 bus and finally take the R3 bus from Metro Center station to Griffith Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 56 min.

416min
Walk to train station
Train - CITY OF NEW ORLEANSCITY OF NEW ORLEANS
Bus - GREYHOUND US0100GREYHOUND US0100
Bus - R3R3
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
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago Train Station
    ID CHK6
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0100GREYHOUND US0100
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0100
    Atlanta Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gary Bus Station
    ID GRY6
    65 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Metro Center
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - R3R3
    Wait for bus
    R3
    Roundtrip
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Griffith Plaza
    Ride to bus station
    Griffith Plaza
    60 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kankakee to Griffith

The distance between Kankakee, Chicago and Griffith, Chicago is approximately 103.74 mi, which can typically be travelled in 416 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kankakee to Griffith 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 Griffith, Chicago

Griffith is located at Griffith, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Griffith Plaza.

Bus stations close to Griffith:

  • Griffith Plaza

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 416 minutes, using Bus line CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, Bus line GREYHOUND US0100, Bus line R3.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 56 min.

  • Which train line goes from Kankakee to Griffith 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 2 bus lines till Griffith Plaza station near Griffith in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Kankakee and Griffith in Chicago by train and bus is about 6 hr 56 min.

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

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

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