How to get from Lake Station to Kankakee by train?

By train

To get from Lake Station to Kankakee in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SSL train from Miller 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 40 min.

220min
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Train - MEME
Train - SALUKISALUKI
Walk to Kankakee
Leaves from Miller Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Miller Station
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    55th - 56th - 57th St.
    45 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

By bus and train

To get from Lake Station to Kankakee in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SSL train from Miller 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 40 min.

220min
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 126
126
Train - SALUKISALUKI
Walk to Kankakee
Leaves from Miller Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Miller Station
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    57 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 Lake Station to Kankakee

The distance between Lake Station, Chicago and Kankakee, Chicago is approximately 77.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 220 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lake Station 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 Lake Station

Lake Station is located at Lake Station, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is 7th & Lake.

Train stations close to Lake Station:

  • Miller Station

Bus stations close to Lake Station:

  • 7th & Lake
  • 10th & Fayette
  • Serenity Lake (By Request)

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

By bus and train

To get from Lake Station to Kankakee in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SSL train from Miller 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 40 min.

220min
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 126
126
Train - SALUKISALUKI
Walk to Kankakee
Leaves from Miller Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Miller Station
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    57 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 Lake Station to Kankakee?

    The fastest way takes 220 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line ME, Bus line SALUKI.

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

    The alternative route takes 220 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line 126, Bus line SALUKI.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 40 min.

  • Which train line goes from Lake Station to Kankakee in Chicago?

    The SSL train line goes from Miller Station station near Lake Station 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 Lake Station to Kankakee in Chicago by train?

    The total travel time between Lake Station and Kankakee in Chicago by train is about 3 hr 40 min.

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

    Get on the SSL train from the Miller Station station near Lake Station in Chicago.

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

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

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