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

From Cortland to Kankakee by bus and train

To get from Cortland to Kankakee in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and one train line: take the 12 bus from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland) station to Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the ILLINI from Chicago Union Station station to Kankakee Amtrak station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 41 min. The bus and train schedule from Cortland may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Kankakee on the Moovit app.

521min
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
ILLINIUP-W
Walk to Kankakee
Leaves from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cortland
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
    ID 1394132
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elburn
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #508| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    95 min
  • 7
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Chicago Union Station
    430 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    ILLINIUP-W
    Wait for
    ILLINI
    Carbondale Amtrak
  • 9
    Ride to
    Ride to
    Kankakee Amtrak
    67 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kankakee
    Walk to
    Kankakee
    510 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cortland to Kankakee

The distance between Cortland, Chicago and Kankakee, Chicago is approximately 115.21 mi, which can typically be travelled in 521 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cortland 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 Cortland to Kankakee

To check the bus and train schedule from Cortland to Kankakee using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Cortland) 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 Cortland to Kankakee?

    The fastest way takes 521 minutes, using Bus line 12, Train line UP-W,.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 8 hr 41 min.

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

    The 12 bus line goes from Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station near Cortland to Elburn station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Elburn station near Kankakee in Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Cortland and Kankakee in Chicago by bus and train is about 8 hr 41 min.

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

    Get on the 12 bus from the Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop stop near Cortland in Chicago.

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

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

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