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

From Kankakee to Palatine by bus and train

To get from Kankakee to Palatine in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SALUKI train from Kankakee station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NCS train and finally take the 234 bus from Dundee/Northgate station to Buffalo Grove/Hintz station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 31 min.

271min
Walk to train station
Train - SALUKISALUKI
Train - NCSNCS
Bus - 234
234
Walk to Palatine
Leaves from Kankakee
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kankakee
    620 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - SALUKISALUKI
    Wait for train
    SALUKI
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    89 min
  • 4
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #105| Antioch
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wheeling
    51 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dundee/Northgate
    ID 22681
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 7
    Bus - 234234
    Wait for bus
    234
    Des Plaines Metra Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buffalo Grove/Hintz
    ID 22655
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Palatine
    Walk to
    Palatine
    2.39 mi • 49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Kankakee to Palatine by bus and train via SALUKI, UP-NW and 234

To get from Kankakee to Palatine in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SALUKI train from Kankakee station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the 234 bus from Northwest Hwy./Main station to Hintz/Buffalo Grove station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 51 min.

291min
Walk to train station
Train - SALUKISALUKI
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 234
234
Walk to Palatine
Leaves from Kankakee
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kankakee
    620 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - SALUKISALUKI
    Wait for train
    SALUKI
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    89 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #629| Harvard
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mt. Prospect
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Northwest Hwy./Main
    ID 22476
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 234234
    Wait for bus
    234
    920 Deerfield Pkwy
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hintz/Buffalo Grove
    ID 22534
    21 min
  • 10
    Walk to Palatine
    Walk to
    Palatine
    2.38 mi • 49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kankakee to Palatine
The distance between Kankakee, Chicago and Palatine, Chicago is approximately 89.45 mi, which can typically be travelled in 271 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kankakee to Palatine 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 Palatine, Chicago

Palatine is located at Palatine, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Rand/Randville.

Train stations close to Palatine:

  • Arlington Park
  • Palatine

Bus stations close to Palatine:

  • Rand/Randville
  • Rand/Williams/Baldwin
  • Rand/Williams
Related Routes

Alternative route from Kankakee to Palatine by bus and train via SALUKI, UP-NW and 234

To get from Kankakee to Palatine in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SALUKI train from Kankakee station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the 234 bus from Northwest Hwy./Main station to Hintz/Buffalo Grove station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 51 min.

291min
Walk to train station
Train - SALUKISALUKI
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 234
234
Walk to Palatine
Leaves from Kankakee
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kankakee
    620 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - SALUKISALUKI
    Wait for train
    SALUKI
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    89 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #629| Harvard
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mt. Prospect
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Northwest Hwy./Main
    ID 22476
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 234234
    Wait for bus
    234
    920 Deerfield Pkwy
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hintz/Buffalo Grove
    ID 22534
    21 min
  • 10
    Walk to Palatine
    Walk to
    Palatine
    2.38 mi • 49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 271 minutes, using Bus line SALUKI, Bus line NCS, Bus line 234.

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

    The alternative route takes 291 minutes, using Bus line SALUKI, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line 234.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 31 min.

  • Which train line goes from Kankakee to Palatine in Chicago?

    The SALUKI 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 Palatine in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Kankakee and Palatine in Chicago by train and bus is about 4 hr 31 min.

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

    Get on the SALUKI train from the Kankakee station near Kankakee in Chicago.

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

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

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