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

By bus and train

To get from Kankakee to Gurnee in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CITY OF NEW ORLEANS train from Kankakee station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally take the 572 bus from Waukegan Metra Station station to Washington St & Kingsport Dr/Tangueray Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 25 min.

265min
Walk to train station
Train - CITY OF NEW ORLEANSCITY OF NEW ORLEANS
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 572
572
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 train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #319| Waukegan
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waukegan
    82 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waukegan Metra Station
    ID 35685
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 572572
    Wait for bus
    572
    College Of Lake County
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Washington St & Kingsport Dr/Tangueray Dr
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St & Kingsport Dr/Tangueray Dr
    ID 35082
    27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, MD-N and 574

To get from Kankakee to Gurnee in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CITY OF NEW ORLEANS train from Kankakee station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-N train and finally take the 574 bus from Milwaukee Ave at Libertyville Metra Station station to Washington St & Route 45 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 29 min.

269min
Walk to train station
Train - CITY OF NEW ORLEANSCITY OF NEW ORLEANS
Train - MD-NMD-N
Bus - 574
574
Walk to Gurnee
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-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2111| Grayslake
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Libertyville
    67 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Milwaukee Ave at Libertyville Metra Station
    ID 19403
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 574574
    Wait for bus
    574
    College Of Lake County
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St & Route 45
    ID 35084
    28 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gurnee
    Walk to
    Gurnee
    0.68 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kankakee to Gurnee

The distance between Kankakee, Chicago and Gurnee, Chicago is approximately 101.37 mi, which can typically be travelled in 265 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kankakee to Gurnee 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 Gurnee, Chicago

Gurnee is located at Gurnee, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Washington St & Route 45.

Train stations close to Gurnee:

  • Washington St (Grayslake)

Bus stations close to Gurnee:

  • Washington St & Route 45
  • Route 45 & Washington Ave
  • Washington St & Kingsport Dr/Tangueray Dr

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, MD-N and 574

To get from Kankakee to Gurnee in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CITY OF NEW ORLEANS train from Kankakee station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-N train and finally take the 574 bus from Milwaukee Ave at Libertyville Metra Station station to Washington St & Route 45 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 29 min.

269min
Walk to train station
Train - CITY OF NEW ORLEANSCITY OF NEW ORLEANS
Train - MD-NMD-N
Bus - 574
574
Walk to Gurnee
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-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2111| Grayslake
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Libertyville
    67 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Milwaukee Ave at Libertyville Metra Station
    ID 19403
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 574574
    Wait for bus
    574
    College Of Lake County
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St & Route 45
    ID 35084
    28 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gurnee
    Walk to
    Gurnee
    0.68 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 265 minutes, using Bus line CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, Bus line UP-N, Bus line 572.

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

    The alternative route takes 269 minutes, using Bus line CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, Bus line MD-N, Bus line 574.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 25 min.

  • Which train line goes from Kankakee to Gurnee 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 and one bus line till Washington St & Kingsport Dr/Tangueray Dr station near Gurnee in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Kankakee and Gurnee in Chicago by train and bus is about 4 hr 25 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Washington St & Kingsport Dr/Tangueray Dr stop, which is closest to Gurnee in Chicago.

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