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

By bus and train

To get from Griffith to Kankakee in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R3 bus from Griffith Plaza station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0100 bus 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 24 min.

324min
Bus - R3R3
Bus - GREYHOUND US0100GREYHOUND US0100
Train - ILLINIILLINI
Walk to Kankakee
Leaves from Griffith Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Griffith
  • 2
    Bus - R3R3
    Wait for bus
    R3
    Roundtrip
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Bus Station
    ID GRY6
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0100GREYHOUND US0100
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0100
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Train Station
    ID CHK6
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    30 yd • 1 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

Alternative route by bus and train via R3, GREYHOUND US0120S and ILLINI

To get from Griffith to Kankakee in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R3 bus from Griffith Plaza station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0120S bus 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 54 min.

474min
Bus - R3R3
Bus - GREYHOUND US0120SGREYHOUND US0120S
Train - ILLINIILLINI
Walk to Kankakee
Leaves from Griffith Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Griffith
  • 2
    Bus - R3R3
    Wait for bus
    R3
    Roundtrip
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Bus Station
    ID GRY6
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0120SGREYHOUND US0120S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0120S
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    690 yd • 8 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 Griffith to Kankakee

The distance between Griffith, Chicago and Kankakee, Chicago is approximately 104.53 mi, which can typically be travelled in 324 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Griffith 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, 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

Alternative route by bus and train via R3, GREYHOUND US0120S and ILLINI

To get from Griffith to Kankakee in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R3 bus from Griffith Plaza station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0120S bus 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 54 min.

474min
Bus - R3R3
Bus - GREYHOUND US0120SGREYHOUND US0120S
Train - ILLINIILLINI
Walk to Kankakee
Leaves from Griffith Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Griffith
  • 2
    Bus - R3R3
    Wait for bus
    R3
    Roundtrip
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Bus Station
    ID GRY6
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0120SGREYHOUND US0120S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0120S
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    690 yd • 8 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 Griffith to Kankakee?

    The fastest way takes 324 minutes, using Bus line R3, Bus line GREYHOUND US0100, Bus line ILLINI.

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

    The alternative route takes 474 minutes, using Bus line R3, Bus line GREYHOUND US0120S, Bus line ILLINI.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 24 min.

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

    The R3 bus line goes from Roundtrip station near Griffith to Metro Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Kankakee station near Kankakee in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Griffith and Kankakee in Chicago by bus and train is about 5 hr 24 min.

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

    Get on the R3 bus from the Roundtrip stop near Griffith in Chicago.

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

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

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