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How to get from Oak Park to Kankakee by Chicago 'L' and train?

From Oak Park to Kankakee by Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Oak Park to Kankakee in Chicago, take the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from Ridgeland station to Clinton (Green/Pink) station. Next, take the ILLINI train from Chicago Union Station station to Kankakee station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min.

125min
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Train - ILLINIILLINI
Walk to Kankakee
Leaves from Ridgeland

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Ridgeland
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    East 63rd-Cottage Grove
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    830 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - ILLINIILLINI
    Wait for train
    ILLINI
    Carbondale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kankakee
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kankakee
    Walk to
    Kankakee
    620 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Oak Park to Kankakee by bus and train

To get from Oak Park to Kankakee in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 307 bus from Harlem Ave & Lake St station to Grand/Nordica (Sw) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W 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 3 min.

183min
Walk to bus stationBus - 307
307
Train - MD-WMD-W
Train - ILLINIILLINI
Walk to Kankakee
Leaves from Harlem Ave & Lake St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem Ave & Lake St
    ID 8681
    1.16 mi • 25 min
  • 2
    Bus - 307307
    Wait for bus
    307
    Grand/Nordica (Cta Terminal)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand/Nordica (Sw)
    ID 9616
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mont Clare
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2240| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    41 min
  • 7
    Train - ILLINIILLINI
    Wait for train
    ILLINI
    Carbondale
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kankakee
    70 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kankakee
    Walk to
    Kankakee
    620 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Oak Park to Kankakee

The distance between Oak Park, Chicago and Kankakee, Chicago is approximately 64.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 125 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oak Park to Kankakee by Chicago 'L' 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 Oak Park

Oak Park is located at Oak Park, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Lake Street & Cuyler (Green Line) (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Oak Park:

  • Ridgeland
  • Austin (Green)
  • Oak Park (Green)

Train stations close to Oak Park:

  • Oakpark

Bus stations close to Oak Park:

  • Lake Street & Cuyler (Green Line) (East)
  • Lake St & Cuyler Ave
  • Lake St & Harvey Ave

Public transit stations close to Kankakee, Chicago

Kankakee is located at Kankakee, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Court Street.

Train stations close to Kankakee:

  • Kankakee

Bus stations close to Kankakee:

  • Court Street
  • Family Dollar
  • Court Street/ East Ave

From Oak Park to Kankakee by bus and train

To get from Oak Park to Kankakee in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 307 bus from Harlem Ave & Lake St station to Grand/Nordica (Sw) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W 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 3 min.

183min
Walk to bus stationBus - 307
307
Train - MD-WMD-W
Train - ILLINIILLINI
Walk to Kankakee
Leaves from Harlem Ave & Lake St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem Ave & Lake St
    ID 8681
    1.16 mi • 25 min
  • 2
    Bus - 307307
    Wait for bus
    307
    Grand/Nordica (Cta Terminal)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand/Nordica (Sw)
    ID 9616
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mont Clare
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2240| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    41 min
  • 7
    Train - ILLINIILLINI
    Wait for train
    ILLINI
    Carbondale
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kankakee
    70 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kankakee
    Walk to
    Kankakee
    620 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Oak Park to Kankakee?

    The fastest way takes 125 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE, Bus line ILLINI.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Oak Park to Kankakee?

    The alternative route takes 183 minutes, using Bus line 307, Bus line MD-W, Bus line ILLINI.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Oak Park and Kankakee in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 5 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Oak Park to Kankakee in Chicago?

    The GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Ridgeland station near Oak Park to East 63rd-Cottage Grove station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till East 63rd-Cottage Grove station near Kankakee in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Oak Park to Kankakee in Chicago by Chicago 'L' and train?

    The total travel time between Oak Park and Kankakee in Chicago by Chicago 'L' and train is about 2 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Oak Park to get to Kankakee in Chicago?

    Get on the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from the Ridgeland station near Oak Park in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Oak Park and Kankakee in Chicago?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the East 63rd-Cottage Grove station, which is closest to Kankakee in Chicago.