How to get from Arlington Heights to Kankakee by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Arlington Heights to Kankakee in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 606 bus from Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the ILLINI train from Chicago Union Station station to Kankakee station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 42 min.

162min
Walk to bus stationBus - 606
606
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - ILLINIILLINI
Walk to Kankakee
Leaves from Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr
    ID 9416
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Uic-Halsted
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    320 yd • 4 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

By bus and train

To get from Arlington Heights to Kankakee in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 208 bus from Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave station to Cumberland Metra (485 Northwest Hwy) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the ILLINI train from Chicago Union Station station to Kankakee station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 43 min.

223min
Walk to bus stationBus - 208
208
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - ILLINIILLINI
Walk to Kankakee
Leaves from Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave
    ID 20352
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Davis Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumberland Metra (485 Northwest Hwy)
    ID 20392
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cumberland
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #652| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 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 Arlington Heights to Kankakee

The distance between Arlington Heights, Chicago and Kankakee, Chicago is approximately 81.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 162 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arlington Heights to Kankakee by Chicago 'L', 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 Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights is located at Arlington Heights, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr.

Train stations close to Arlington Heights:

  • Arlington Heights

Bus stations close to Arlington Heights:

  • Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr
  • Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave
  • 519 W Algonquin Rd

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 Arlington Heights to Kankakee in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 208 bus from Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave station to Cumberland Metra (485 Northwest Hwy) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the ILLINI train from Chicago Union Station station to Kankakee station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 43 min.

223min
Walk to bus stationBus - 208
208
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - ILLINIILLINI
Walk to Kankakee
Leaves from Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave
    ID 20352
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Davis Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumberland Metra (485 Northwest Hwy)
    ID 20392
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cumberland
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #652| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 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 Arlington Heights to Kankakee?

    The fastest way takes 162 minutes, using Bus line 606, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line ILLINI.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Arlington Heights to Kankakee?

    The alternative route takes 223 minutes, using Bus line 208, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line ILLINI.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 42 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Arlington Heights to Kankakee in Chicago?

    The 606 bus line goes from Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr station near Arlington Heights to Rosemont Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one train line till Kankakee station near Kankakee in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Arlington Heights to Kankakee in Chicago by bus, Chicago 'L' and train?

    The total travel time between Arlington Heights and Kankakee in Chicago by bus, Chicago 'L' and train is about 2 hr 42 min.

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

    Get on the 606 bus from the Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr stop near Arlington Heights in Chicago.

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

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

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