How to get from Kankakee to North Riverside by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Kankakee to North Riverside in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CITY OF NEW ORLEANS train from Kankakee station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BNSF train and finally take the 307 bus from Harlem Ave & Windsor Ave station to 2275 Harlem Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 20 min.

200min
Walk to train station
Train - CITY OF NEW ORLEANSCITY OF NEW ORLEANS
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 307
307
Walk to North Riverside
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
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1223| Aurora
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Harlem Avenue
    22 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem Ave & Windsor Ave
    ID 6359
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 307307
    Wait for bus
    307
    Grand/Nordica (Cta Terminal)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    2275 Harlem Ave
    ID 8660
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to North Riverside
    Walk to
    North Riverside
    170 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Kankakee to North Riverside in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the CITY OF NEW ORLEANS train from Kankakee station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 21 bus from 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station (West) station to Cermak & Harlem (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 14 min.

194min
Walk to train station
Train - CITY OF NEW ORLEANSCITY OF NEW ORLEANS
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Bus - 21
21
Walk to North Riverside
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 Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Quincy
    620 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    54th/Cermak
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    54th/Cermak Pink Line Station (West)
    ID 14193
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    North Riverside Mall (East)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cermak & Harlem (West)
    ID 6966
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to North Riverside
    Walk to
    North Riverside
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kankakee to North Riverside

The distance between Kankakee, Chicago and North Riverside, Chicago is approximately 68.04 mi, which can typically be travelled in 200 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kankakee to North Riverside 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 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 North Riverside, Chicago

North Riverside is located at North Riverside, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Harlem Ave & Cermak Rd.

Chicago 'L' stations close to North Riverside:

  • Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
  • Oak Park (Blue)

Train stations close to North Riverside:

  • Berwyn
  • Harlem Avenue
  • Lavergne

Bus stations close to North Riverside:

  • Harlem Ave & Cermak Rd
  • Cermak & Harlem (East)
  • Cermak Rd & Harlem Ave

Related Routes

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Kankakee to North Riverside in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the CITY OF NEW ORLEANS train from Kankakee station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 21 bus from 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station (West) station to Cermak & Harlem (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 14 min.

194min
Walk to train station
Train - CITY OF NEW ORLEANSCITY OF NEW ORLEANS
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Bus - 21
21
Walk to North Riverside
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 Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Quincy
    620 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    54th/Cermak
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    54th/Cermak Pink Line Station (West)
    ID 14193
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    North Riverside Mall (East)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cermak & Harlem (West)
    ID 6966
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to North Riverside
    Walk to
    North Riverside
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Kankakee to North Riverside?

    The fastest way takes 200 minutes, using Bus line CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, Bus line BNSF, Bus line 307.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Kankakee to North Riverside?

    The alternative route takes 194 minutes, using Bus line CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line 21.

  • Is there a direct train between Kankakee and North Riverside in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 20 min.

  • Which train line goes from Kankakee to North Riverside 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 and one bus line till Chicago station near North Riverside in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Kankakee and North Riverside in Chicago by train and bus is about 3 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Kankakee to get to North Riverside 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 North Riverside in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the Chicago stop, which is closest to North Riverside in Chicago.

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