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How to get from Mount Prospect to Kankakee by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Mount Prospect 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 & Wall St 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 33 min.

153min
Bus - 606
606
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - ILLINIILLINI
Walk to Kankakee
Leaves from Algonquin Rd & Wall St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Mount Prospect
  • 2
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    14 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
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Public transit directions from Mount Prospect to Kankakee

The distance between Mount Prospect, Chicago and Kankakee, Chicago is approximately 78.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 153 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mount Prospect 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 Mount Prospect

Mount Prospect is located at Mount Prospect, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Algonquin Rd & Elmhurst Rd.

Train stations close to Mount Prospect:

  • Mt. Prospect
  • Cumberland

Bus stations close to Mount Prospect:

  • Algonquin Rd & Elmhurst Rd
  • Algonquin Rd & Malmo Dr
  • Elmhurst Rd & Oakton St (At Devonshire Dr)

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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Mount Prospect to Kankakee?

    The fastest way takes 153 minutes, using Bus line 606, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line ILLINI.

  • Is there a direct bus between Mount Prospect 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 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Mount Prospect to Kankakee in Chicago?

    The 606 bus line goes from Rosemont Cta Station station near Mount Prospect to Rosemont Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one train line till Rosemont Cta Station station near Kankakee in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Mount Prospect and Kankakee in Chicago by bus, Chicago 'L' and train is about 2 hr 33 min.

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

    Get on the 606 bus from the Rosemont Cta Station stop near Mount Prospect in Chicago.

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

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

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