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

From Plano to Kankakee by bus and train

To get from Plano to Kankakee in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from Plano Amtrak station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FLIXBUS 2510 bus and finally take the FLIXBUS N2521 bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station to Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 4 min. The bus and train schedule from Plano may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Kankakee on the Moovit app.

424min
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Bus - FLIXBUS 2510FLIXBUS 2510
Bus - FLIXBUS N2521FLIXBUS N2521
Walk to Kankakee
Leaves from Plano Amtrak

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Plano
  • 2
    Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Wait for train
    ILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    69 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    670 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2510FLIXBUS 2510
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2510
    Memphis Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
    ID CPN6
    150 min
  • 7
    Bus - FLIXBUS N2521FLIXBUS N2521
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS N2521
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)
    ID KKE6
    80 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kankakee
    Walk to
    Kankakee
    1.85 mi • 38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Plano to Kankakee

The distance between Plano, Chicago and Kankakee, Chicago is approximately 260.62 mi, which can typically be travelled in 424 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Plano to Kankakee by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Plano to Kankakee

To check the bus and train schedule from Plano to Kankakee using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Plano) and destination (Kankakee), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 424 minutes, using Train line ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, Bus line FLIXBUS 2510, Bus line FLIXBUS N2521.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 4 min.

  • Which train line goes from Plano to Kankakee in Chicago?

    The ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train line goes from Chicago Union Station station near Plano to Chicago Bus Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Chicago Bus Station station near Kankakee in Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Plano and Kankakee in Chicago by train and bus is about 7 hr 4 min.

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

    Get on the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from the Chicago Union Station station near Plano in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Plano and Kankakee in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the Chicago Bus Station stop, which is closest to Kankakee in Chicago.

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