How to get from South Chicago Heights to Kankakee by bus and train?

From South Chicago Heights to Kankakee by bus and train

To get from South Chicago Heights to Kankakee in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 357 bus from 16th/Chicago station to 211th St Metra (Olympian Way & Lincoln Hwy) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ME train and finally take the ILLINI train from Homewood station to Kankakee station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min.

115min
Walk to bus stationBus - 357
357
Train - MEME
Train - ILLINIILLINI
Walk to Kankakee
Leaves from 16th/Chicago

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    16th/Chicago
    0.81 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Bus - 357357
    Wait for bus
    357
    Southwick Dr & Stoneridge Ct
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    211th St Metra (Olympian Way & Lincoln Hwy)
    ID 3521
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    211th St.
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #130| Millennium Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Homewood
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Homewood
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - ILLINIILLINI
    Wait for train
    ILLINI
    Carbondale
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kankakee
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kankakee
    Walk to
    Kankakee
    620 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from South Chicago Heights to Kankakee by bus and train via 890, ME and ILLINI

To get from South Chicago Heights to Kankakee in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 890 bus from Pace Chicago Hgts Terminal Bay 4-6 station to Park Ave & 155th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ME train and finally take the ILLINI train from Homewood station to Kankakee station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min.

157min
Walk to bus stationBus - 890
890
Train - MEME
Train - ILLINIILLINI
Walk to Kankakee
Leaves from Pace Chicago Hgts Terminal Bay 4-6

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pace Chicago Hgts Terminal Bay 4-6
    0.9 mi • 19 min
  • 2
    Bus - 890890
    Wait for bus
    890
    Ups Terminal 2
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Ave & 155th St
    ID 2393
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Harvey
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #127| University Park
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Homewood
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Homewood
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - ILLINIILLINI
    Wait for train
    ILLINI
    Carbondale
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kankakee
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kankakee
    Walk to
    Kankakee
    620 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Chicago Heights to Kankakee

The distance between South Chicago Heights, Chicago and Kankakee, Chicago is approximately 41.26 mi, which can typically be travelled in 115 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Chicago Heights to Kankakee by 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 South Chicago Heights

South Chicago Heights is located at South Chicago Heights, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Chicago Rd & Interocean Ave.

Bus stations close to South Chicago Heights:

  • Chicago Rd & Interocean Ave
  • Chicago Rd & 26th St
  • Chicago Rd & 25th St

Public transit stations close to Kankakee, Chicago

Kankakee is located at Kankakee, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is East Birch / N Harrison Ave.

Train stations close to Kankakee:

  • Kankakee

Bus stations close to Kankakee:

  • East Birch / N Harrison Ave
  • Amtrak
  • North Harrison Avenue

Related Routes

Alternative route from South Chicago Heights to Kankakee by bus and train via 890, ME and ILLINI

To get from South Chicago Heights to Kankakee in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 890 bus from Pace Chicago Hgts Terminal Bay 4-6 station to Park Ave & 155th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ME train and finally take the ILLINI train from Homewood station to Kankakee station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min.

157min
Walk to bus stationBus - 890
890
Train - MEME
Train - ILLINIILLINI
Walk to Kankakee
Leaves from Pace Chicago Hgts Terminal Bay 4-6

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pace Chicago Hgts Terminal Bay 4-6
    0.9 mi • 19 min
  • 2
    Bus - 890890
    Wait for bus
    890
    Ups Terminal 2
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Ave & 155th St
    ID 2393
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Harvey
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #127| University Park
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Homewood
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Homewood
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - ILLINIILLINI
    Wait for train
    ILLINI
    Carbondale
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kankakee
    29 min
  • 10
    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 South Chicago Heights to Kankakee?

    The fastest way takes 115 minutes, using Bus line 357, Bus line ME, Bus line ILLINI.

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

    The alternative route takes 157 minutes, using Bus line 890, Bus line ME, Bus line ILLINI.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 55 min.

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

    The 357 bus line goes from 16th/Chicago station near South Chicago Heights to Southwick Dr & Stoneridge Ct station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Southwick Dr & Stoneridge Ct station near Kankakee in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from South Chicago Heights to Kankakee in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between South Chicago Heights and Kankakee in Chicago by bus and train is about 1 hr 55 min.

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

    Get on the 357 bus from the 16th/Chicago stop near South Chicago Heights in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Southwick Dr & Stoneridge Ct station, which is closest to Kankakee in Chicago.