How to get from Kankakee to Lake Forest by train?

By train

To get from Kankakee to Lake Forest in Chicago, take the CITY OF NEW ORLEANS train from Kankakee station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, take the UP-N train from Chicago Otc station to Lake Forest. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 31 min.

211min
Walk to train station
Train - CITY OF NEW ORLEANSCITY OF NEW ORLEANS
Train - UP-NUP-N
Leaves from Kankakee

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kankakee
    630 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - CITY OF NEW ORLEANSCITY OF NEW ORLEANS
    Wait for train
    CITY OF NEW ORLEANS
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    122 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #319| Waukegan
  • 6
    Ride to train station Lake Forest.
    Ride to train station
    Lake Forest.
    63 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kankakee to Lake Forest

The distance between Kankakee, Chicago and Lake Forest, Chicago is approximately 85.25 mi, which can typically be travelled in 211 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kankakee to Lake Forest 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 Kankakee

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

Train stations close to Kankakee:

  • Kankakee

Bus stations close to Kankakee:

  • Schuyler
  • Court Street
  • Court Street/ East Ave

Public transit stations close to Lake Forest, Chicago

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

Train stations close to Lake Forest:

  • Lake Forest.
  • Lake Bluff
  • Fort Sheridan

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Kankakee to Lake Forest?

    The fastest way takes 211 minutes, using Bus line CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, Bus line UP-N.

  • Is there a direct train between Kankakee and Lake Forest in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 31 min.

  • Which train line goes from Kankakee to Lake Forest in Chicago?

    The CITY OF NEW ORLEANS train line goes from Kankakee station near Kankakee to Chicago station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Chicago station near Lake Forest in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Kankakee to Lake Forest in Chicago by train?

    The total travel time between Kankakee and Lake Forest in Chicago by train is about 3 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Kankakee to get to Lake Forest in Chicago?

    Get on the CITY OF NEW ORLEANS train from the Kankakee station near Kankakee in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Kankakee and Lake Forest in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the Chicago station, which is closest to Lake Forest in Chicago.

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