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How to get fromElkhart to Kankakeeby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Elkhart to Kankakee by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train Saluki / ...
    4h 27m
    $47–104

  2. Drive 129.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elkhart to Kankakeecar car 129.1 mi
    2h 34m
    $24–34

  3. Line 30 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Franklin & 6th to South Street Stationbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    5h 59m
    $31–67

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Tacos Del Norte - Kankakeebus bus Chicago / ...
    6h 39m
    $49–87

Elkhart to Kankakee by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration4h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 156 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Kankakee, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Kankakee via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chestnut & N. Schuyler via Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Jackson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Chicago, Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee, and Stop 340157 in around 6h 39m.

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