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

By bus and train

To get from Kankakee to Skokie 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 UP-N train and finally take the 208 bus from Davis St & Maple Ave station to Golf Kedvale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 28 min.

208min
Walk to train station
Train - CITY OF NEW ORLEANSCITY OF NEW ORLEANS
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 208
208
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
    Ride to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis St & Maple Ave
    ID 404
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Golf Kedvale
    Ride to bus station
    Golf Kedvale
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, UP-NW and 208

To get from Kankakee to Skokie 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 UP-NW train and finally take the 208 bus from Des Plaines Metra Station station to Golf Kedvale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 52 min.

232min
Walk to train station
Train - CITY OF NEW ORLEANSCITY OF NEW ORLEANS
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 208
208
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-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #621| Crystal Lake
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Des Plaines
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21394
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Davis Cta Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Golf Kedvale
    Ride to bus station
    Golf Kedvale
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kankakee to Skokie

The distance between Kankakee, Chicago and Skokie, Chicago is approximately 71.82 mi, which can typically be travelled in 208 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kankakee to Skokie 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 Skokie, Chicago

Skokie is located at Skokie, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Golf Kedvale.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Skokie:

  • Dempster-Skokie
  • Oakton-Skokie

Train stations close to Skokie:

  • Central St.
  • Wilmette
  • Kenilworth

Bus stations close to Skokie:

  • Golf Kedvale
  • Golf Rd & Karlov Ave
  • Golf Rd & Keeler Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, UP-NW and 208

To get from Kankakee to Skokie 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 UP-NW train and finally take the 208 bus from Des Plaines Metra Station station to Golf Kedvale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 52 min.

232min
Walk to train station
Train - CITY OF NEW ORLEANSCITY OF NEW ORLEANS
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 208
208
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-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #621| Crystal Lake
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Des Plaines
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21394
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Davis Cta Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Golf Kedvale
    Ride to bus station
    Golf Kedvale
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 208 minutes, using Bus line CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, Bus line UP-N, Bus line 208.

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

    The alternative route takes 232 minutes, using Bus line CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line 208.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 28 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Kankakee and Skokie in Chicago by train and bus is about 3 hr 28 min.

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

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

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