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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 501 bus from Shorewood Jewel (199 Brookforest Ave) station to Pace Transit Center Bay D station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LINCOLN SERVICE train and finally take the ILLINI train from Chicago Union Station station to Kankakee station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 15 min.

435min
Bus - 501
501
Train - LINCOLN SERVICELINCOLN SERVICE
Train - ILLINIILLINI
Walk to Kankakee
Leaves from Shorewood Jewel (199 Brookforest Ave)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Kankakee
  • 2
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Pace Transit Center Bay D
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pace Transit Center Bay D
    ID 37552
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Joliet Union Station
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - LINCOLN SERVICELINCOLN SERVICE
    Wait for train
    LINCOLN SERVICE
    Chicago
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    61 min
  • 7
    Train - ILLINIILLINI
    Wait for train
    ILLINI
    Carbondale
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kankakee
    70 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kankakee
    Walk to
    Kankakee
    630 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 501, RI and ILLINI

To get from Kankakee to Kankakee in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 501 bus from Shorewood Jewel (199 Brookforest Ave) station to Pace Transit Center Bay D station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RI train and finally take the ILLINI train from Chicago Union Station station to Kankakee station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 15 min.

315min
Bus - 501
501
Train - RIRI
Train - ILLINIILLINI
Walk to Kankakee
Leaves from Shorewood Jewel (199 Brookforest Ave)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Kankakee
  • 2
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Pace Transit Center Bay D
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pace Transit Center Bay D
    ID 37552
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Joliet
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #424| Lasalle Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    80 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    860 yd • 11 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 Kankakee to Kankakee

The distance between Kankakee, Chicago and Kankakee, Chicago is approximately 100.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 435 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 Harrison Avenue.

Train stations close to Kankakee:

  • Kankakee

Bus stations close to Kankakee:

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

Alternative route by bus and train via 501, RI and ILLINI

To get from Kankakee to Kankakee in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 501 bus from Shorewood Jewel (199 Brookforest Ave) station to Pace Transit Center Bay D station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RI train and finally take the ILLINI train from Chicago Union Station station to Kankakee station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 15 min.

315min
Bus - 501
501
Train - RIRI
Train - ILLINIILLINI
Walk to Kankakee
Leaves from Shorewood Jewel (199 Brookforest Ave)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Kankakee
  • 2
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Pace Transit Center Bay D
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pace Transit Center Bay D
    ID 37552
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Joliet
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #424| Lasalle Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    80 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    860 yd • 11 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 Kankakee to Kankakee?

    The fastest way takes 435 minutes, using Bus line 501, Bus line LINCOLN SERVICE, Bus line ILLINI.

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

    The alternative route takes 315 minutes, using Bus line 501, Bus line RI, Bus line ILLINI.

  • 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 7 hr 15 min.

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

    The 501 bus line goes from Pace Transit Center Bay D station near Kankakee to Pace Transit Center Bay D 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 7 hr 15 min.

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

    Get on the 501 bus from the Pace Transit Center Bay D 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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