How to get from Chicago Union Station to Kankakee by Chicago 'L' and bus?

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Chicago Union Station to Kankakee in Chicago, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines: take the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' from Quincy station to Midway station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M bus and finally take the 3 bus from Walmart station to Chestnut station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $5.50.

178min$5.50
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Bus - MM
Bus - 33
Leaves from Quincy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Quincy
    620 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    ORANGE LINE
    Midway
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Midway
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Midway Regional Buses
    580 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - MM
    Wait for bus
    M
    Bourbonnais Metro Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bourbonnais Metro Centre
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Walmart
    730 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Schuyler/Mall
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Chestnut
    Ride to bus station
    Chestnut
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Chicago Union Station to Kankakee in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 62 bus from Roosevelt & Canal (West) station to Midway Orange Line Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M bus and finally take the 3 bus from Walmart station to Chestnut station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $5.25.

299min$5.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 62
62
Bus - MM
Bus - 33
Leaves from Roosevelt & Canal (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Roosevelt & Canal (West)
    ID 327
    0.76 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6262
    Wait for bus
    62
    Archer & Neva Terminal (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Midway Orange Line Station
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Midway Regional Buses
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - MM
    Wait for bus
    M
    Bourbonnais Metro Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bourbonnais Metro Centre
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Walmart
    730 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Schuyler/Mall
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Chestnut
    Ride to bus station
    Chestnut
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chicago Union Station to Kankakee

The distance between Chicago Union Station, Chicago and Kankakee, Chicago is approximately 66.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 178 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago Union Station to Kankakee by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Chicago Union Station

Chicago Union Station is located at Chicago Union Station, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is W Jackson Blvd, After S Clinton St (Across From Union Station).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago Union Station:

  • Washington/Wells
  • Quincy
  • Clinton-Blue

Train stations close to Chicago Union Station:

  • Chicago Otc
  • Lasalle Street

Bus stations close to Chicago Union Station:

  • W Jackson Blvd, After S Clinton St (Across From Union Station)
  • Jackson & Canal (East)
  • Chicago Train Station

Public transit stations close to Kankakee, Chicago

Kankakee is located at Kankakee, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Chicago.

Train stations close to Kankakee:

  • Kankakee

Bus stations close to Kankakee:

  • Chicago
  • Family Dollar
  • East Birch / N Harrison Ave

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Chicago Union Station to Kankakee in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 62 bus from Roosevelt & Canal (West) station to Midway Orange Line Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M bus and finally take the 3 bus from Walmart station to Chestnut station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $5.25.

299min$5.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 62
62
Bus - MM
Bus - 33
Leaves from Roosevelt & Canal (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Roosevelt & Canal (West)
    ID 327
    0.76 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6262
    Wait for bus
    62
    Archer & Neva Terminal (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Midway Orange Line Station
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Midway Regional Buses
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - MM
    Wait for bus
    M
    Bourbonnais Metro Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bourbonnais Metro Centre
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Walmart
    730 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Schuyler/Mall
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Chestnut
    Ride to bus station
    Chestnut
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Kankakee?

    The fastest way takes 178 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line M, Bus line 3.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chicago Union Station to Kankakee?

    The alternative route takes 299 minutes, using Bus line 62, Bus line M, Bus line 3.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Chicago Union Station and Kankakee in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 58 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Chicago Union Station to Kankakee in Chicago?

    The ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Quincy station near Chicago Union Station to Midway station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Chestnut station near Kankakee in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Chicago Union Station to Kankakee in Chicago by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Chicago Union Station and Kankakee in Chicago by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 2 hr 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Chicago Union Station to get to Kankakee in Chicago?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Quincy station near Chicago Union Station in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Chicago Union Station and Kankakee in Chicago?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Chestnut stop, which is closest to Kankakee in Chicago.

  • When is the first train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakee in Chicago?

    The first train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakee in Chicago is Saluki. It leaves the Chicago Union Station station at 3:15 AM.

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare from Chicago Union Station to Kankakee?

    The ride from Chicago Union Station to Kankakee costs $5.50.

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