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

By bus and train

To get from Kankakee to Rockdale 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 LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER train and finally take the 505 bus from Joliet Union Station (Scott St & Jefferson St) station to Larkin/Meadow/Frontage station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 20 min.

260min
Walk to train station
Train - CITY OF NEW ORLEANSCITY OF NEW ORLEANS
Train - LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERLINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
Bus - 505
505
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 - LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERLINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
    Wait for train
    LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
    Kansas City
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet Union Station
    50 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Joliet Union Station (Scott St & Jefferson St)
    ID 37266
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Madison/Provena St. Joseph Medical Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Larkin/Meadow/Frontage
    Ride to bus station
    Larkin/Meadow/Frontage
    ID 14590
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, RI and 505

To get from Kankakee to Rockdale 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 RI train and finally take the 505 bus from Joliet Union Station (Scott St & Jefferson St) station to Larkin/Meadow/Frontage station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 20 min.

260min
Walk to train station
Train - CITY OF NEW ORLEANSCITY OF NEW ORLEANS
Train - RIRI
Bus - 505
505
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
    Lasalle Street
    860 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #409| Joliet
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet
    65 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Joliet Union Station (Scott St & Jefferson St)
    ID 37266
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Madison/Provena St. Joseph Medical Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Larkin/Meadow/Frontage
    Ride to bus station
    Larkin/Meadow/Frontage
    ID 14590
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kankakee to Rockdale

The distance between Kankakee, Chicago and Rockdale, Chicago is approximately 97.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 260 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kankakee to Rockdale 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 Rockdale, Chicago

Rockdale is located at Rockdale, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Moen/Jewett.

Train stations close to Rockdale:

  • Joliet
  • Joliet Union Station

Bus stations close to Rockdale:

  • Moen/Jewett
  • Moen/Morris
  • Midland/Otis

Alternative route by bus and train via CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, RI and 505

To get from Kankakee to Rockdale 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 RI train and finally take the 505 bus from Joliet Union Station (Scott St & Jefferson St) station to Larkin/Meadow/Frontage station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 20 min.

260min
Walk to train station
Train - CITY OF NEW ORLEANSCITY OF NEW ORLEANS
Train - RIRI
Bus - 505
505
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
    Lasalle Street
    860 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #409| Joliet
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet
    65 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Joliet Union Station (Scott St & Jefferson St)
    ID 37266
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Madison/Provena St. Joseph Medical Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Larkin/Meadow/Frontage
    Ride to bus station
    Larkin/Meadow/Frontage
    ID 14590
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 260 minutes, using Bus line CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, Bus line LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER, Bus line 505.

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

    The alternative route takes 260 minutes, using Bus line CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, Bus line RI, Bus line 505.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 20 min.

  • Which train line goes from Kankakee to Rockdale 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 Rockdale in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Kankakee and Rockdale in Chicago by train and bus is about 4 hr 20 min.

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

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

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