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

By bus and train

To get from Sycamore to Kankakee in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 17 bus from Sycamore Rd (Rt 23) at Oakland Dr. - Sb Stop #563 station to Psychology Building station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0155S bus and finally take the ILLINI train from Chicago Union Station station to Kankakee station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 21 min.

501min
Bus - 1717
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Train - ILLINIILLINI
Walk to Kankakee
Leaves from Sycamore Rd (Rt 23) at Oakland Dr. - Sb Stop #563

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sycamore
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Holmes Student Center (West Side) - Stop #630
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Psychology Building
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dekalb (Holmes Student Center)
    ID DKB6
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0155S
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    690 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Train - ILLINIILLINI
    Wait for train
    ILLINI
    Carbondale
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kankakee
    70 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kankakee
    Walk to
    Kankakee
    630 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 18, GREYHOUND US0155S and ILLINI

To get from Sycamore to Kankakee in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 18 bus from Sycamore Rd (Rt. 23) at Oakland Dr. (Hyvee) - Nb Stop #663 station to Russell Rd. at Lucinda Ave. - Sb Stop #509 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0155S bus and finally take the ILLINI train from Chicago Union Station station to Kankakee station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 52 min.

532min
Bus - 1818
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Train - ILLINIILLINI
Walk to Kankakee
Leaves from Sycamore Rd (Rt. 23) at Oakland Dr. (Hyvee) - Nb Stop #663

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sycamore
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    University Cir (Dusable) Rt 18 / Rt 19 Stop #628
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Russell Rd. at Lucinda Ave. - Sb Stop #509
    ID 509
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dekalb (Holmes Student Center)
    ID DKB6
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0155S
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    690 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Train - ILLINIILLINI
    Wait for train
    ILLINI
    Carbondale
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kankakee
    70 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kankakee
    Walk to
    Kankakee
    630 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Sycamore to Kankakee

The distance between Sycamore, Chicago and Kankakee, Chicago is approximately 129.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 501 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sycamore to Kankakee 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 Sycamore

Sycamore is located at Sycamore, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Oakland Dr. at Sycamore Rd (Rt 23) - Eb Stop #609.

Bus stations close to Sycamore:

  • Oakland Dr. at Sycamore Rd (Rt 23) - Eb Stop #609
  • Sycamore Rd (Rt 23) at Gateway Dr. - Nb Stop #568
  • Sycamore Rd (Rt 23) at Northland Shopping Plaza - Nb Stop #677

Public transit stations close to Kankakee, Chicago

Kankakee is located at Kankakee, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Chestnut & Schuyler Transfer Center.

Train stations close to Kankakee:

  • Kankakee

Bus stations close to Kankakee:

  • Chestnut & Schuyler Transfer Center
  • Chestnut
  • Schuyler

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 18, GREYHOUND US0155S and ILLINI

To get from Sycamore to Kankakee in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 18 bus from Sycamore Rd (Rt. 23) at Oakland Dr. (Hyvee) - Nb Stop #663 station to Russell Rd. at Lucinda Ave. - Sb Stop #509 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0155S bus and finally take the ILLINI train from Chicago Union Station station to Kankakee station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 52 min.

532min
Bus - 1818
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Train - ILLINIILLINI
Walk to Kankakee
Leaves from Sycamore Rd (Rt. 23) at Oakland Dr. (Hyvee) - Nb Stop #663

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sycamore
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    University Cir (Dusable) Rt 18 / Rt 19 Stop #628
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Russell Rd. at Lucinda Ave. - Sb Stop #509
    ID 509
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dekalb (Holmes Student Center)
    ID DKB6
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0155S
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    690 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Train - ILLINIILLINI
    Wait for train
    ILLINI
    Carbondale
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kankakee
    70 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kankakee
    Walk to
    Kankakee
    630 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 501 minutes, using Bus line 17, Bus line GREYHOUND US0155S, Bus line ILLINI.

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

    The alternative route takes 532 minutes, using Bus line 18, Bus line GREYHOUND US0155S, Bus line ILLINI.

  • Is there a direct bus between Sycamore and Kankakee in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 8 hr 21 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Sycamore to Kankakee in Chicago?

    The 17 bus line goes from Holmes Student Center (West Side) - Stop #630 station near Sycamore to Psychology Building station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Kankakee station near Kankakee in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Sycamore and Kankakee in Chicago by bus and train is about 8 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Sycamore to get to Kankakee in Chicago?

    Get on the 17 bus from the Holmes Student Center (West Side) - Stop #630 stop near Sycamore in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Sycamore and Kankakee in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Kankakee station, which is closest to Kankakee in Chicago.

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