How to get from Joliet to Kankakee by train?

From Joliet to Kankakee by train

To get from Joliet to Kankakee in Chicago, take the HC train from Joliet station to Chicago Union Station 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 30 min.

150min
Train - HCHC
Train - SALUKISALUKI
Walk to Kankakee
Leaves from Joliet

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Joliet
  • 2
    Train - HCHC
    Wait for train
    HC
    #918| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    67 min
  • 4
    Train - SALUKISALUKI
    Wait for train
    SALUKI
    Carbondale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kankakee
    71 min
  • 6
    Walk to Kankakee
    Walk to
    Kankakee
    630 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Joliet to Kankakee by train via RI and SALUKI

To get from Joliet to Kankakee in Chicago, take the RI train from Joliet station to Lasalle Street station. Next, take the SALUKI train from Chicago Union Station station to Kankakee station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 5 min.

185min
Train - RIRI
Train - SALUKISALUKI
Walk to Kankakee
Leaves from Joliet

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Joliet
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #700| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    860 yd • 11 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
    630 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Joliet to Kankakee

The distance between Joliet, Chicago and Kankakee, Chicago is approximately 93.45 mi, which can typically be travelled in 150 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Joliet to Kankakee by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Joliet

Joliet is located at Joliet, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr.

Bus stations close to Joliet:

  • Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr
  • Joliet Union Station (Scott St & Jefferson St)
  • Jefferson St & Chicago St

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Joliet to Kankakee by train via RI and SALUKI

To get from Joliet to Kankakee in Chicago, take the RI train from Joliet station to Lasalle Street station. Next, take the SALUKI train from Chicago Union Station station to Kankakee station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 5 min.

185min
Train - RIRI
Train - SALUKISALUKI
Walk to Kankakee
Leaves from Joliet

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Joliet
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #700| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    860 yd • 11 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
    630 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 150 minutes, using Bus line HC, Bus line SALUKI.

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

    The alternative route takes 185 minutes, using Bus line RI, Bus line SALUKI.

  • Is there a direct train between Joliet and Kankakee?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 30 min.

  • Which train line goes from Joliet to Kankakee?

    The HC train line goes from #918| Chicago Union Station station near Joliet in Joliet to Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Chicago Union Station station near Kankakee in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Joliet to Kankakee by train?

    The total travel time between Joliet in Joliet and Kankakee in Chicago by train is about 2 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Joliet to get to Kankakee?

    Get on the HC train from the #918| Chicago Union Station station near Joliet in Joliet.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Joliet and Kankakee?

    Get off the train at the Chicago Union Station station, which is closest to Kankakee in Chicago.

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