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Trip Overview

The average train between Downers Grove and Kankakee takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Downers Grove to Kankakee. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 32m
Duration
77 mi
Distance
$40
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Downers Grove to Kankakee train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Downers Grove and Kankakee. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Downers Grove is at 6:28 PM which arrives into Kankakee at 9:21 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    MetraAmtrak2h 47m • 1 change
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    MetraAmtrak2h 53m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    MetraAmtrak1h 56m • 1 change
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    MetraAmtrak2h 47m • 1 change
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    MetraAmtrak2h 53m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    MetraAmtrak1h 56m • 1 change
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    MetraAmtrak2h 47m • 1 change
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    MetraAmtrak2h 53m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    MetraAmtrak2h 58m • 1 change
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    MetraAmtrak1h 50m • 1 change
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    MetraAmtrak2h 53m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    MetraAmtrak2h 58m • 1 change
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    MetraAmtrak1h 50m • 1 change
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    MetraAmtrak2h 53m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    MetraAmtrak1h 56m • 1 change
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    MetraAmtrak2h 47m • 1 change
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    MetraAmtrak2h 53m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    MetraAmtrak1h 56m • 1 change
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    MetraAmtrak2h 47m • 1 change
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    MetraAmtrak2h 53m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Downers Grove to Kankakee? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Downers Grove to Kankakee.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 77.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Downers Grove, IL, USA and Kankakee, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Downers Grove to Kankakee via Chicago Union Station in around 3h 3m.

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