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Kankakee to Elgin trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kankakee and Elgin takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Kankakee to Elgin. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 24m
Duration
93 mi
Distance
$42
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Kankakee to Elgin train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Kankakee and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 7:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kankakee is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Elgin at 11:24 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    AmtrakMetra3h 7m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetra3h 9m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetra3h 10m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    AmtrakMetra3h 7m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetra3h 9m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetra3h 10m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    AmtrakMetra3h 7m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetra3h 9m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetra3h 10m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    AmtrakMetra3h 7m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetra3h 9m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetra3h 10m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    AmtrakMetra4h 12m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetra4h 14m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetra3h 41m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    AmtrakMetra4h 12m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetra4h 14m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetra3h 41m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    AmtrakMetra3h 7m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetra3h 9m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetra3h 10m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 92.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Kankakee, IL, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Kankakee to Elgin via Chicago Union Station in around 3h 21m.

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