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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 554 bus from Northwest Transportation Center station to Lake St & Church St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-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 3 hr 4 min.

184min
Walk to bus stationBus - 554
554
Train - MD-WMD-W
Train - SALUKISALUKI
Walk to Kankakee
Leaves from Northwest Transportation Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Northwest Transportation Center
    ID 9549
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lake St & Church St
    ID 33399
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hanover Park
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2216| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    58 min
  • 7
    Train - SALUKISALUKI
    Wait for train
    SALUKI
    Carbondale
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kankakee
    71 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kankakee
    Walk to
    Kankakee
    630 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 208, UP-NW and SALUKI

To get from Kankakee to Kankakee in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 208 bus from Northwest Transportation Center station to Cumberland Metra (485 Northwest Hwy) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the SALUKI train from Chicago Union Station station to Kankakee station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 9 min.

189min
Walk to bus stationBus - 208
208
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - SALUKISALUKI
Walk to Kankakee
Leaves from Northwest Transportation Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Northwest Transportation Center
    ID 20351
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Davis Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumberland Metra (485 Northwest Hwy)
    ID 20392
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cumberland
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #624| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    32 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
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Public transit directions from Kankakee to Kankakee

The distance between Kankakee, Chicago and Kankakee, Chicago is approximately 96.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 184 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 North New Street.

Train stations close to Kankakee:

  • Kankakee

Bus stations close to Kankakee:

  • North New Street
  • Chestnut & Schuyler Transfer Center
  • Chestnut

Alternative route by bus and train via 208, UP-NW and SALUKI

To get from Kankakee to Kankakee in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 208 bus from Northwest Transportation Center station to Cumberland Metra (485 Northwest Hwy) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the SALUKI train from Chicago Union Station station to Kankakee station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 9 min.

189min
Walk to bus stationBus - 208
208
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - SALUKISALUKI
Walk to Kankakee
Leaves from Northwest Transportation Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Northwest Transportation Center
    ID 20351
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Davis Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumberland Metra (485 Northwest Hwy)
    ID 20392
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cumberland
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #624| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    32 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 184 minutes, using Bus line 554, Bus line MD-W, Bus line SALUKI.

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

    The alternative route takes 189 minutes, using Bus line 208, Bus line UP-NW, 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 3 hr 4 min.

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

    The 554 bus line goes from Northwest Transportation Center station near Kankakee to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 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 3 hr 4 min.

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

    Get on the 554 bus from the Northwest Transportation 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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