What is the cheapest way to get from Elmwood Park to Kankakee?

The cheapest way to get from Elmwood Park to Kankakee is to drive which costs $11 - $16 and takes 1h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elmwood Park to Kankakee?

The fastest way to get from Elmwood Park to Kankakee is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $11 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between Elmwood Park and Kankakee?

No, there is no direct bus from Elmwood Park to Kankakee. However, there are services departing from Grand & Nordica Terminal and arriving at Chestnut & N. Schuyler via Pulaski & Grand, 31st Street & Pulaski, Chicago and Stop 340157. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Elmwood Park and Kankakee?

No, there is no direct train from Elmwood Park to Kankakee. However, there are services departing from Mont Clare and arriving at Kankakee via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

How far is it from Elmwood Park to Kankakee?

The distance between Elmwood Park and Kankakee is 66 miles. The road distance is 61 miles.

How do I travel from Elmwood Park to Kankakee without a car?

The best way to get from Elmwood Park to Kankakee without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs $20 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Elmwood Park to Kankakee?

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Elmwood Park to Kankakee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elmwood Park to Kankakee bus from?

Elmwood Park to Kankakee bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Pulaski & Grand station.

Where do I catch the Elmwood Park to Kankakee train from?

Elmwood Park to Kankakee train services, operated by Metra, depart from Mont Clare station.

Train or bus from Elmwood Park to Kankakee?

The best way to get from Elmwood Park to Kankakee is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs $20 - $45. Alternatively, you can line 53 bus and bus, which costs $40 - $140 and takes 4h 14m.

Where does the Elmwood Park to Kankakee bus arrive?

Elmwood Park to Kankakee bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Pulaski & 31st Street station.

Where does the Elmwood Park to Kankakee train arrive?

Elmwood Park to Kankakee train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Elmwood Park to Kankakee?

Yes, the driving distance between Elmwood Park to Kankakee is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Elmwood Park to Kankakee.

Where can I stay near Kankakee?

There are 13+ hotels available in Kankakee.

Elmwood Park to Kankakee - 3 ways to travel via train, line 53 bus, bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Elmwood Park to Kankakee by train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Mont Clare to Chicago Union Stationtrain Md-W
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain Saluki / ...
2h 38m
$21–44
Drive 60.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Elmwood Park to Kankakeecar 60.7 mi
1h 18m
$12–16
Line 53 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Pulaski & Grand to Pulaski & 31st Streetbus 53
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Tacos Del Norte - Kankakeebus Chicago / ...
4h 14m
$42–136

Elmwood Park to Kankakee by train

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Distance: 65.7 mi
Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Elmwood Park, IL, USA and Kankakee, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Mont Clare to Kankakee via Chicago Union Station in around 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand & Nordica Terminal to Chestnut & N. Schuyler via Grand & Pulaski, Pulaski & Grand, 31st Street & Pulaski, Chicago, Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee, and Stop 340157 in around 4h 14m.

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