How to get from Gary to Kankakee by train?

From Gary to Kankakee by train

To get from Gary to Kankakee in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SSL train from Gary Metro Station station to 55th - 56th - 57th St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ME train and finally take the SALUKI train from Homewood station to Kankakee station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 31 min.

211min
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Train - MEME
Train - SALUKISALUKI
Walk to Kankakee
Leaves from Gary Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    55th - 56th - 57th St.
    40 min
  • 4
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #111| University Park
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Homewood
    41 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Homewood
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - SALUKISALUKI
    Wait for train
    SALUKI
    Carbondale
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kankakee
    30 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kankakee
    Walk to
    Kankakee
    630 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Gary to Kankakee by bus and train

To get from Gary to Kankakee in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SSL train from Gary Metro Station station to Van Buren St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 126 bus 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 31 min.

211min
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 126
126
Train - SALUKISALUKI
Walk to Kankakee
Leaves from Gary Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren (North)
    ID 75
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Jackson & Austin Terminal (Ne)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 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 Gary to Kankakee

The distance between Gary, Chicago and Kankakee, Chicago is approximately 73.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 211 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gary to Kankakee by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Gary

Gary is located at Gary, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Gary Bus Station.

Train stations close to Gary:

  • Gary Metro Station

Bus stations close to Gary:

  • Gary Bus Station
  • 5th & Broadway
  • Gary State Bank (5th Ave)

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

Related Routes

From Gary to Kankakee by bus and train

To get from Gary to Kankakee in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SSL train from Gary Metro Station station to Van Buren St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 126 bus 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 31 min.

211min
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 126
126
Train - SALUKISALUKI
Walk to Kankakee
Leaves from Gary Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren (North)
    ID 75
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Jackson & Austin Terminal (Ne)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 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 Gary to Kankakee?

    The fastest way takes 211 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line ME, Bus line SALUKI.

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

    The alternative route takes 211 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line 126, Bus line SALUKI.

  • Is there a direct train between Gary and Kankakee in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 31 min.

  • Which train line goes from Gary to Kankakee in Chicago?

    The SSL train line goes from Gary Metro Station station near Gary to Chicago station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Chicago station near Kankakee in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Gary and Kankakee in Chicago by train is about 3 hr 31 min.

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

    Get on the SSL train from the Gary Metro Station station near Gary in Chicago.

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

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

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