How to get from Kankakee to River Forest by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Kankakee to River Forest by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Kankakee to River Forest in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the SALUKI train from Kankakee station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 303 bus from Forest Park Cta Station station to Madison St & Gale Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 51 min.

171min
Walk to train station
Train - SALUKISALUKI
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 303
303
Walk to River Forest
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 Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Forest Park
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Park Cta Station
    ID 6269
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 303303
    Wait for bus
    303
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison St & Gale Ave
    ID 6568
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to River Forest
    Walk to
    River Forest
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Kankakee to River Forest by train

To get from Kankakee to River Forest in Chicago, take the SALUKI train from Kankakee station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Riverforest station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min.

169min
Walk to train station
Train - SALUKISALUKI
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to River Forest
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-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #35| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Riverforest
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to River Forest
    Walk to
    River Forest
    0.58 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kankakee to River Forest

The distance between Kankakee, Chicago and River Forest, Chicago is approximately 66.98 mi, which can typically be travelled in 171 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kankakee to River Forest by Chicago 'L', 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 River Forest, Chicago

River Forest is located at River Forest, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Madison St & 3rd Ave.

Chicago 'L' stations close to River Forest:

  • Forest Park
  • Harlem/Lake
  • Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch)

Train stations close to River Forest:

  • Maywood
  • Riverforest

Bus stations close to River Forest:

  • Madison St & 3rd Ave
  • Des Plaines Ave & Adams St
  • Forest Park Cta Station

Related Routes

From Kankakee to River Forest by train

To get from Kankakee to River Forest in Chicago, take the SALUKI train from Kankakee station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Riverforest station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min.

169min
Walk to train station
Train - SALUKISALUKI
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to River Forest
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-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #35| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Riverforest
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to River Forest
    Walk to
    River Forest
    0.58 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 171 minutes, using Bus line SALUKI, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 303.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Kankakee to River Forest?

    The alternative route takes 169 minutes, using Bus line SALUKI, Bus line UP-W.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 51 min.

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

    The SALUKI train line goes from Kankakee station near Kankakee to Chicago station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till Chicago station near River Forest in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Kankakee to River Forest in Chicago by train, Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Kankakee and River Forest in Chicago by train, Chicago 'L' and bus is about 2 hr 51 min.

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

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