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

By bus and train

To get from Evanston to Kankakee in Kankakee, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 250 bus from Dempster St & Ridge Ave station to Des Plaines Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the SALUKI train from Chicago Union Station station to Kankakee station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 26 min.

206min
Walk to bus stationBus - 250
250
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - SALUKISALUKI
Walk to Kankakee
Leaves from Dempster St & Ridge Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dempster St & Ridge Ave
    ID 21505
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 8
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21611
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #624| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - SALUKISALUKI
    Wait for train
    SALUKI
    Carbondale
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kankakee
    71 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kankakee
    Walk to
    Kankakee
    East Court Street
    500 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Evanston to Kankakee in Kankakee, take the UP-N train from Evanston (Davis St.) 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 24 min.

144min
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - SALUKISALUKI
Walk to Kankakee
Leaves from Evanston (Davis St.)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    0.72 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #308| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    30 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
    East Court Street
    500 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Evanston to Kankakee

The distance between Evanston, Kankakee and Kankakee, Kankakee is approximately 84.05 mi, which can typically be travelled in 206 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Evanston to Kankakee by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Kankakee – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Evanston

Evanston is located at Evanston, Kankakee and the nearest public transit station is Dempster & Asbury.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Evanston:

  • Dempster
  • Davis
  • Main

Train stations close to Evanston:

  • Evanston (Davis St.)
  • Main St.

Bus stations close to Evanston:

  • Dempster & Asbury
  • Dempster St & Ridge Ave
  • Ridge & Dempster (South)

Public transit stations close to Kankakee, Kankakee

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

Train stations close to Kankakee:

  • Kankakee

Bus stations close to Kankakee:

  • Court Street
  • Family Dollar
  • Chicago

Related Routes

By train

To get from Evanston to Kankakee in Kankakee, take the UP-N train from Evanston (Davis St.) 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 24 min.

144min
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - SALUKISALUKI
Walk to Kankakee
Leaves from Evanston (Davis St.)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    0.72 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #308| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    30 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
    East Court Street
    500 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 206 minutes, using Bus line 250, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line SALUKI.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Evanston to Kankakee?

    The alternative route takes 144 minutes, using Bus line UP-N, Bus line SALUKI.

  • Is there a direct bus between Evanston and Kankakee?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Evanston to Kankakee?

    The 250 bus line goes from Dempster St & Ridge Ave station near Evanston in Evanston to O'Hare Mmf Bay 8 station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Kankakee station near Kankakee in Kankakee.

  • How long does it take to travel from Evanston to Kankakee by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Evanston in Evanston and Kankakee in Kankakee by bus and train is about 3 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Evanston to get to Kankakee?

    Get on the 250 bus from the Dempster St & Ridge Ave stop near Evanston in Evanston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Evanston and Kankakee?

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

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