How to get from Zion to Kankakee by bus and train?

Zion to Kankakee - Bus Schedule

The 571 bus from Zion to Kankakee runs from 6:31 AM to 8:43 PM, with departures every 25 min-1 hr. The trip takes about 3 hr 24 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Zion to Kankakee by bus and train

To get from Zion to Kankakee in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 571 bus from Gabriel Ave & 21st St station to Waukegan Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N 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 24 min. The bus and train schedule from Zion may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Kankakee on the Moovit app.

204min
Bus - 571
571
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - ILLINIILLINI
Walk to Kankakee
Leaves from Gabriel Ave & 21st St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Zion
  • 2
    Bus - 571571
    Wait for bus
    571
    Sheridan Rd & Washington St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Waukegan Metra Station
    ID 35685
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waukegan
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #346| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    80 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - ILLINIILLINI
    Wait for train
    ILLINI
    Carbondale
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kankakee
    ID KKI
    70 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kankakee
    Walk to
    Kankakee
    660 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Zion to Kankakee

The distance between Zion, Chicago and Kankakee, Chicago is approximately 100.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 204 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Zion to Kankakee by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Zion to Kankakee

To check the bus and train schedule from Zion to Kankakee using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Zion) and destination (Kankakee), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Zion to Kankakee?

    The fastest way takes 204 minutes, using Bus line 571, Train line UP-N, Train line ILLINI.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 24 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Zion to Kankakee in Chicago?

    The 571 bus line goes from Waukegan Metra Station near Zion to Waukegan station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Waukegan station near Kankakee in Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Zion and Kankakee in Chicago by bus and train is about 3 hr 24 min.

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

    Get on the 571 bus from the Waukegan Metra Station near Zion in Chicago.

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

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

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