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

By bus and train

To get from Howard to Kankakee in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 147 bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal station to Michigan & Monroe (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 151 bus and finally take the SALUKI train from Chicago Union Station station to Kankakee station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Walk to bus stationBus - 147
147
Bus - 151
151
Train - SALUKISALUKI
Walk to Kankakee
Leaves from Paulina & Howard Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 147147
    Wait for bus
    147
    Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Monroe (South)
    ID 18396
    45 min
  • 4
    Bus - 151151
    Wait for bus
    151
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
    ID 18251
    9 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - SALUKISALUKI
    Wait for train
    SALUKI
    Carbondale
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kankakee
    71 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kankakee
    Walk to
    Kankakee
    630 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 147, ME and SALUKI

To get from Howard to Kankakee in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 147 bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal station to Michigan & Washington (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ME train and finally take the SALUKI train from Homewood station to Kankakee station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 57 min.

177min
Walk to bus stationBus - 147
147
Train - MEME
Train - SALUKISALUKI
Walk to Kankakee
Leaves from Paulina & Howard Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 147147
    Wait for bus
    147
    Balbo & Michigan (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Washington (South)
    ID 1106
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #111| University Park
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Homewood
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Homewood
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - SALUKISALUKI
    Wait for train
    SALUKI
    Carbondale
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kankakee
    30 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kankakee
    Walk to
    Kankakee
    630 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Howard to Kankakee

The distance between Howard, Chicago and Kankakee, Chicago is approximately 68.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 147 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Howard 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 Howard

Howard is located at Howard, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Paulina & Howard Terminal.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Howard:

  • Jarvis
  • South Boulevard
  • Morse

Train stations close to Howard:

  • Rogers Park

Bus stations close to Howard:

  • Paulina & Howard Terminal
  • Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
  • Howard Cta Station

Public transit stations close to Kankakee, Chicago

Kankakee is located at Kankakee, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Chestnut & Schuyler Transfer Center.

Train stations close to Kankakee:

  • Kankakee

Bus stations close to Kankakee:

  • Chestnut & Schuyler Transfer Center
  • Chestnut
  • Schuyler

Alternative route by bus and train via 147, ME and SALUKI

To get from Howard to Kankakee in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 147 bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal station to Michigan & Washington (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ME train and finally take the SALUKI train from Homewood station to Kankakee station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 57 min.

177min
Walk to bus stationBus - 147
147
Train - MEME
Train - SALUKISALUKI
Walk to Kankakee
Leaves from Paulina & Howard Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 147147
    Wait for bus
    147
    Balbo & Michigan (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Washington (South)
    ID 1106
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #111| University Park
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Homewood
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Homewood
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - SALUKISALUKI
    Wait for train
    SALUKI
    Carbondale
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kankakee
    30 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kankakee
    Walk to
    Kankakee
    630 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 147 minutes, using Bus line 147, Bus line 151, Bus line SALUKI.

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

    The alternative route takes 177 minutes, using Bus line 147, Bus line ME, Bus line SALUKI.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 27 min.

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

    The 147 bus line goes from Paulina & Howard Terminal station near Howard to Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne) station near Kankakee in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Howard and Kankakee in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 27 min.

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

    Get on the 147 bus from the Paulina & Howard Terminal stop near Howard in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne) station, which is closest to Kankakee in Chicago.

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