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

By bus and train

To get from Kankakee to Zion 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 571 bus from Sheridan Rd & Washington St station to 27th St & Gabriel Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 52 min.

292min
Walk to train station
Train - CITY OF NEW ORLEANSCITY OF NEW ORLEANS
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 571
571
Walk to Zion
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
    Waukegan
    82 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sheridan Rd & Washington St
    ID 18080
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 571571
    Wait for bus
    571
    Joppa Ave & 21st St
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    27th St & Gabriel Ave
    ID 35033
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Zion
    Walk to
    Zion
    0.8 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Kankakee to Zion in Chicago, take the CITY OF NEW ORLEANS train from Kankakee station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, take the UP-N train from Chicago Otc station to Zion station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 59 min.

299min
Walk to train station
Train - CITY OF NEW ORLEANSCITY OF NEW ORLEANS
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to Zion
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
    #321| Kenosha
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Zion
    89 min
  • 7
    Walk to Zion
    Walk to
    Zion
    1.5 mi • 31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kankakee to Zion

The distance between Kankakee, Chicago and Zion, Chicago is approximately 100.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 292 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kankakee to Zion 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 Zion, Chicago

Zion is located at Zion, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Gabriel Ave & 21st St.

Train stations close to Zion:

  • Zion
  • Winthrop Harbor

Bus stations close to Zion:

  • Gabriel Ave & 21st St
  • 21st St & Gideon Ave
  • 21st St & Ezekiel Ave

Related Routes

By train

To get from Kankakee to Zion in Chicago, take the CITY OF NEW ORLEANS train from Kankakee station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, take the UP-N train from Chicago Otc station to Zion station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 59 min.

299min
Walk to train station
Train - CITY OF NEW ORLEANSCITY OF NEW ORLEANS
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to Zion
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
    #321| Kenosha
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Zion
    89 min
  • 7
    Walk to Zion
    Walk to
    Zion
    1.5 mi • 31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 292 minutes, using Bus line CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, Bus line UP-N, Bus line 571.

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

    The alternative route takes 299 minutes, using Bus line CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, Bus line UP-N.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 52 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Kankakee and Zion in Chicago by train and bus is about 4 hr 52 min.

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

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

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