How to get from Chicago O Hare Airport ORD to Kankakee by Chicago 'L' and train?

Chicago O Hare Airport ORD to Kankakee - Chicago 'L' Schedule

The BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Chicago O Hare Airport ORD to Kankakee usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5-20 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 17 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Chicago O Hare Airport ORD to Kankakee by Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Chicago O Hare Airport ORD to Kankakee in Chicago, take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from O'Hare station to Clinton-Blue 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 17 min. The Chicago 'L' and train schedule from Chicago O Hare Airport ORD may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and train schedule to Kankakee on the Moovit app.

137min
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - ILLINIILLINI
Walk to Kankakee
Leaves from O'Hare

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Chicago O Hare Airport ORD
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - ILLINIILLINI
    Wait for train
    ILLINI
    Carbondale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kankakee
    ID KKI
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kankakee
    Walk to
    Kankakee
    660 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chicago O Hare Airport ORD to Kankakee

The distance between Chicago O Hare Airport ORD, Chicago and Kankakee, Chicago is approximately 75.26 mi, which can typically be travelled in 137 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago O Hare Airport ORD 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.

Chicago 'L' and Train schedule from Chicago O Hare Airport ORD to Kankakee

To check the Chicago 'L' and train schedule from Chicago O Hare Airport ORD to Kankakee using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Chicago O Hare Airport ORD) and destination (Kankakee), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L' and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L' 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 Chicago 'L' and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chicago O Hare Airport ORD to Kankakee?

    The fastest way takes 137 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Train line ILLINI.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Chicago O Hare Airport ORD 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 17 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Chicago O Hare Airport ORD to Kankakee in Chicago?

    The BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Clinton-Blue station near Chicago O Hare Airport ORD to Chicago Union Station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Chicago Union Station near Kankakee in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chicago O Hare Airport ORD to Kankakee in Chicago by Chicago 'L' and train?

    The total travel time between Chicago O Hare Airport ORD and Kankakee in Chicago by Chicago 'L' and train is about 2 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Chicago O Hare Airport ORD to get to Kankakee in Chicago?

    Get on the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Clinton-Blue station near Chicago O Hare Airport ORD in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Chicago O Hare Airport ORD and Kankakee in Chicago?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Chicago Union Station, which is closest to Kankakee in Chicago.

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