How to get from Glen Ellyn to Kankakee by train?

By train

To get from Glen Ellyn to Kankakee in Chicago, take the UP-W train from College Ave station to Chicago Otc station. Next, take the SALUKI 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 train station
Train - UP-WUP-W
Train - SALUKISALUKI
Walk to Kankakee
Leaves from College Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    College Ave
    1.22 mi • 25 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #26| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - SALUKISALUKI
    Wait for train
    SALUKI
    Carbondale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kankakee
    71 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kankakee
    Walk to
    Kankakee
    630 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Glen Ellyn to Kankakee

The distance between Glen Ellyn, Chicago and Kankakee, Chicago is approximately 82.02 mi, which can typically be travelled in 162 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glen Ellyn 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 Glen Ellyn

Glen Ellyn is located at Glen Ellyn, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Roosevelt Rd & Lambert Rd.

Train stations close to Glen Ellyn:

  • Wheaton
  • College Ave
  • Glen Ellyn

Bus stations close to Glen Ellyn:

  • Roosevelt Rd & Lambert Rd
  • Roosevelt Rd & Lorraine Rd
  • Roosevelt Rd & Greenwood St

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 Glen Ellyn to Kankakee?

    The fastest way takes 162 minutes, using Bus line UP-W, Bus line SALUKI.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 42 min.

  • Which train line goes from Glen Ellyn to Kankakee in Chicago?

    The UP-W train line goes from College Ave station near Glen Ellyn to #26| Chicago Otc station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till #26| Chicago Otc station near Kankakee in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Glen Ellyn and Kankakee in Chicago by train is about 2 hr 42 min.

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

    Get on the UP-W train from the College Ave station near Glen Ellyn in Chicago.

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

    Get off the train at the #26| Chicago Otc station, which is closest to Kankakee in Chicago.

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