What is the cheapest way to get from Evanston to Kankakee?

The cheapest way to get from Evanston to Kankakee is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Evanston to Kankakee?

The fastest way to get from Evanston to Kankakee is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs $12 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Evanston and Kankakee?

No, there is no direct bus from Evanston to Kankakee. However, there are services departing from Western & Birchwood Terminal and arriving at Chestnut & N. Schuyler via Western & Berwyn Terminal, Western Orange Line Station, Chicago and Stop 340157. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Evanston and Kankakee?

No, there is no direct train from Evanston to Kankakee. However, there are services departing from Dempster and arriving at Kankakee via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from Evanston to Kankakee?

The distance between Evanston and Kankakee is 70 miles. The road distance is 68.8 miles.

How do I travel from Evanston to Kankakee without a car?

The best way to get from Evanston to Kankakee without a car is to subway and train which takes 3h 2m and costs $30 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Evanston to Kankakee?

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Evanston to Kankakee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Evanston to Kankakee bus from?

Evanston to Kankakee bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Western & Berwyn Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Evanston to Kankakee train from?

Evanston to Kankakee train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Dempster station.

Where does the Evanston to Kankakee bus arrive?

Evanston to Kankakee bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Western Orange Line Station.

Where does the Evanston to Kankakee train arrive?

Evanston to Kankakee train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at LaSalle/Van Buren station.

Can I drive from Evanston to Kankakee?

Yes, the driving distance between Evanston to Kankakee is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Evanston to Kankakee.

Where can I stay near Kankakee?

There are 15+ hotels available in Kankakee.

Evanston to Kankakee - 3 ways to travel via train, subway, line 49 bus, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Evanston to Kankakee by subway, train, bus, or car

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Dempster to LaSalle/Van Burensubway Purple Line
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain Saluki / ...
3h 2m
$32–55
Drive 68.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Evanston to Kankakeecar 68.4 mi
1h 28m
$13–18
Line 49 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Western & Berwyn Terminal to Western Orange Line Stationbus 49 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Tacos Del Norte - Kankakeebus Chicago / ...
4h 40m
$14–38

Evanston to Kankakee by subway, foot, and train

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Distance: 69.7 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Western & Birchwood Terminal to Chestnut & N. Schuyler via Western & Berwyn Terminal, Western Orange Line Station, Chicago, Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee, and Stop 340157 in around 4h 40m.

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