There are 4 ways to get from Elkhart County to Kankakee by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain Saluki / ...
5h 59m$49–111Drive 138.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elkhart County to Kankakeecar 138.4 mi
2h 34m$26–37Bus, train
- Take the bus from Goshen, IN to Chicagobus Columbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain Saluki / ...
6h 27m$31–91Bus
- Take the bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago to Tacos Del Norte - Kankakeebus Chicago / ...
8h 12m$75–190
Elkhart County to Kankakee by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elkhart County to Kankakee is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Elkhart County to Kankakee is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Elkhart County to Kankakee. However, there are services departing from Elkhart & Bashor and arriving at Chestnut & N. Schuyler via Elkhart Amtrak Station, Clinton & Jackson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Chicago and Stop 340157. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Elkhart County station to Kankakee. However, there are services departing from Elkhart Amtrak Station and arriving at Kankakee via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Elkhart County and Kankakee is 167 miles. The road distance is 139.3 miles.
The best way to get from Elkhart County to Kankakee without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs $45 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Elkhart County to Kankakee, including transfers.
Elkhart County to Kankakee bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elkhart Amtrak Station.
Elkhart County to Kankakee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elkhart Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Elkhart County to Kankakee is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs $45 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $190 and takes 8h 12m.
What companies run services between Elkhart County, IN, USA and Kankakee, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Elkhart & Green to Kankakee via Elkhart Transit Center, Elkhart Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elkhart & Bashor to Chestnut & N. Schuyler via Elkhart Transit Center, Elkhart Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Jackson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Chicago, Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee, and Stop 340157 in around 8h 12m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Goshen, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Chicago to Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–130
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $35–130
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More Questions & Answers
Elkhart County to Kankakee bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Kankakee is 1h behind Elkhart County. It is currently 1:55 AM in Elkhart County and 12:55 AM in Kankakee.
Elkhart County to Kankakee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elkhart County to Kankakee is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Elkhart County to Kankakee.
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