The average train between Elgin and Kankakee takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Elgin 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Elgin and Kankakee. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elgin is at 6:28 PM which arrives into Kankakee at 9:21 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Kankakee. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Kankakee station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Elgin to Kankakee train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elgin station.
Elgin to Kankakee train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Kankakee station.
The distance between Elgin and Kankakee is 107.8 km. The road distance is 149 km.
You can take a train from Elgin to Kankakee via Chicago Union Station in around 3h 28m.