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

By bus and train

To get from Kankakee to Kankakee in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 301 bus from Roosevelt Rd & Lambert Rd station to Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the SALUKI train from Chicago Union Station station to Kankakee station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 54 min.

174min
Bus - 301
301
Train - UP-WUP-W
Train - SALUKISALUKI
Walk to Kankakee
Leaves from Roosevelt Rd & Lambert Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Kankakee
  • 2
    Bus - 301301
    Wait for bus
    301
    Du Page County Complex & Judicial Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St)
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wheaton
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #26| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - SALUKISALUKI
    Wait for train
    SALUKI
    Carbondale
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kankakee
    71 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kankakee
    Walk to
    Kankakee
    630 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Kankakee to Kankakee in Chicago, take the UP-W train from College Ave station to Chicago Otc station. Next, take the SALUKI train from Chicago Union Station station to Kankakee station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 42 min.

162min
Walk to train station
Train - UP-WUP-W
Train - SALUKISALUKI
Walk to Kankakee
Leaves from College Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    College Ave
    1.22 mi • 25 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #26| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - SALUKISALUKI
    Wait for train
    SALUKI
    Carbondale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kankakee
    71 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kankakee
    Walk to
    Kankakee
    630 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kankakee to Kankakee

The distance between Kankakee, Chicago and Kankakee, Chicago is approximately 84.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 174 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kankakee 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 Kankakee

Kankakee is located at Kankakee, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Amtrak.

Train stations close to Kankakee:

  • Kankakee

Bus stations close to Kankakee:

  • Amtrak
  • Schuyler
  • Court Street/ East Ave

Public transit stations close to Kankakee, Chicago

Kankakee is located at Kankakee, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Amtrak.

Train stations close to Kankakee:

  • Kankakee

Bus stations close to Kankakee:

  • Amtrak
  • North New Street
  • East Birch / N Harrison Ave

Related Routes

By train

To get from Kankakee to Kankakee in Chicago, take the UP-W train from College Ave station to Chicago Otc station. Next, take the SALUKI train from Chicago Union Station station to Kankakee station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 42 min.

162min
Walk to train station
Train - UP-WUP-W
Train - SALUKISALUKI
Walk to Kankakee
Leaves from College Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    College Ave
    1.22 mi • 25 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #26| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - SALUKISALUKI
    Wait for train
    SALUKI
    Carbondale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kankakee
    71 min
  • 7
    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 Kankakee to Kankakee?

    The fastest way takes 174 minutes, using Bus line 301, Bus line UP-W, Bus line SALUKI.

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

    The alternative route takes 162 minutes, using Bus line UP-W, Bus line SALUKI.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 54 min.

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

    The 301 bus line goes from Du Page County Complex & Judicial Center station near Kankakee to Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Kankakee station near Kankakee in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Kankakee and Kankakee in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 54 min.

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

    Get on the 301 bus from the Du Page County Complex & Judicial Center stop near Kankakee in Chicago.

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

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

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