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

By bus and train

To get from Kankakee to Joliet 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 130 bus and finally take the RI train from Lasalle Street station to Joliet station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 1 min.

241min
Walk to train station
Train - SALUKISALUKI
Bus - 130
130
Train - RIRI
Walk to Joliet
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clinton & Quincy (South)
    ID 4992
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 130130
    Wait for bus
    130
    Solidarity Dr & Planetarium (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clark & Van Buren (South)
    ID 1871
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #417| Joliet
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet
    80 min
  • 10
    Walk to Joliet
    Walk to
    Joliet
    520 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SALUKI, 151 and RI

To get from Kankakee to Joliet 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 151 bus and finally take the RI train from Lasalle Street station to Joliet station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 1 min.

241min
Walk to train station
Train - SALUKISALUKI
Bus - 151
151
Train - RIRI
Walk to Joliet
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
    ID 18251
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 151151
    Wait for bus
    151
    Clark & Arthur Terminal (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson & Financial Place (East)
    ID 69
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #417| Joliet
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet
    80 min
  • 10
    Walk to Joliet
    Walk to
    Joliet
    520 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kankakee to Joliet

The distance between Kankakee, Chicago and Joliet, Chicago is approximately 97.91 mi, which can typically be travelled in 241 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kankakee to Joliet 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 Joliet, Chicago

Joliet is located at Joliet, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Jackson/Ottawa.

Train stations close to Joliet:

  • Joliet Union Station
  • Joliet

Bus stations close to Joliet:

  • Jackson/Ottawa
  • Jefferson St & Chicago St
  • Cass St & MC Roberts St

Alternative route by bus and train via SALUKI, 151 and RI

To get from Kankakee to Joliet 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 151 bus and finally take the RI train from Lasalle Street station to Joliet station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 1 min.

241min
Walk to train station
Train - SALUKISALUKI
Bus - 151
151
Train - RIRI
Walk to Joliet
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
    ID 18251
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 151151
    Wait for bus
    151
    Clark & Arthur Terminal (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson & Financial Place (East)
    ID 69
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #417| Joliet
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet
    80 min
  • 10
    Walk to Joliet
    Walk to
    Joliet
    520 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 241 minutes, using Bus line SALUKI, Bus line 130, Bus line RI.

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

    The alternative route takes 241 minutes, using Bus line SALUKI, Bus line 151, Bus line RI.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 1 min.

  • Which train line goes from Kankakee to Joliet 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 Joliet in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Kankakee and Joliet in Chicago by train and bus is about 4 hr 1 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Chicago station, which is closest to Joliet in Chicago.

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