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How to get from Dekalb to Kankakee by bus and train?
From Dekalb to Kankakee by bus and train
To get from Dekalb to Kankakee in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 12 bus from W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456 station to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662 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 4 hr 4 min.
244min
12UP-WSALUKILeaves from W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationW Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456ID 456550 yd • 7 min
- 212Wait for bus12Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662
- 3
Ride to bus stationRailroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662ID 66233 min - 4Walk to train stationElburn100 yd • 2 min
- 5UP-WWait for trainUP-W#26| Chicago Otc
- 6Ride to train stationChicago Otc72 min
- 7Walk to train stationChicago Union Station410 yd • 5 min
- 8SALUKIWait for trainSALUKICarbondale
- 9Ride to train stationKankakee71 min
- 10Walk toKankakee630 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from Dekalb to Kankakee
The distance between Dekalb, Chicago and Kankakee, Chicago is approximately 120.11 mi, which can typically be travelled in 244 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dekalb 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 Dekalb
Dekalb is located at Dekalb, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is University Cir (Dusable) Rt 5 / Rt 10 Stop #432.
Bus stations close to Dekalb:
- University Cir (Dusable) Rt 5 / Rt 10 Stop #432
- University Cir (Dusable) 2l / 2r Stop #538
- University Cir (Dusable) Rt 17 Stop #634
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
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Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Dekalb to Kankakee?
The fastest way takes 244 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line UP-W, Bus line SALUKI.
Is there a direct bus between Dekalb and Kankakee in Chicago?
No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 4 min.
Which bus line goes from Dekalb to Kankakee in Chicago?
The 12 bus line goes from W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456 station near Dekalb to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662 station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662 station near Kankakee in Chicago
How long does it take to travel from Dekalb to Kankakee in Chicago by bus and train?
The total travel time between Dekalb and Kankakee in Chicago by bus and train is about 4 hr 4 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Dekalb to get to Kankakee in Chicago?
Get on the 12 bus from the W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456 stop near Dekalb in Chicago.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Dekalb and Kankakee in Chicago?
Get off the bus at the Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662 station, which is closest to Kankakee in Chicago.
