The average train between Kankakee and Palos Heights takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Kankakee to Palos Heights. 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 twice daily between Kankakee and Palos Heights. 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 Palos Heights at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kankakee to Palos Heights. However, there are services departing from Kankakee station and arriving at Palos Heights station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
Kankakee to Palos Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kankakee station.
Kankakee to Palos Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Palos Heights station.
The distance between Kankakee and Palos Heights is 61.2 km. The road distance is 120 km.
You can take a train from Kankakee to Palos Heights via Chicago Union Station in around 3h 9m.