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

The cheapest way to get from Gary to Kankakee is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gary to Kankakee is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs $10 - $15.

Is there a direct bus between Gary and Kankakee?

No, there is no direct bus from Gary to Kankakee. However, there are services departing from Gary, IN and arriving at Chestnut & N. Schuyler via Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Chicago and Stop 340157. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Gary and Kankakee?

No, there is no direct train from Gary to Kankakee. However, there are services departing from Gary Metro Center and arriving at Kankakee via 55th - 56th - 57th St. and Homewood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

How far is it from Gary to Kankakee?

The distance between Gary and Kankakee is 73 miles. The road distance is 56.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gary to Kankakee without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs $18 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Gary to Kankakee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gary to Kankakee bus from?

Gary to Kankakee bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Gary, IN station.

Where do I catch the Gary to Kankakee train from?

Gary to Kankakee train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Gary Metro Center station.

Train or bus from Gary to Kankakee?

The best way to get from Gary to Kankakee is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs $18 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 60 bus, which costs $18 - $50 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Gary to Kankakee bus arrive?

Gary to Kankakee bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.

Where does the Gary to Kankakee train arrive?

Gary to Kankakee train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at 57th St. station.

Can I drive from Gary to Kankakee?

Yes, the driving distance between Gary to Kankakee is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Gary to Kankakee.

Where can I stay near Kankakee?

There are 14+ hotels available in Kankakee.

Gary to Kankakee - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 60 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gary Metro Center to 57th St.train
2. Take the train from 55th - 56th - 57th St. to Homewoodtrain Me
3. Take the train from Homewood to Kankakeetrain
3h 19m
$19–32
Drive 55.9 mi
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1. Drive from Gary to Kankakeecar 55.9 mi
1h 3m
$11–15
Bus, line 60 bus
1. Take the bus from Gary, IN to Chicagobus
2. Take the bus from Harrison & Jefferson to Cicero & 24th Place Terminalbus 60
3. Take the bus from Chicago to Tacos Del Norte - Kankakeebus
4h 50m
$18–46
Train, line 55 bus, bus, line 9 bus, line 3 bus
1. Take the train from Gary to 57th St.train
2. Take the bus from Museum of Science & Industry to Midway Orange Line Stationbus 55
3. Take the bus from Midway Airport to Manteno Metro Centrebus Mid
4. Take the bus from Manteno Metro Centre to Mallbus 9
5. Take the bus from Mall to Chestnut & N. Schuylerbus 3 / ...
6h 1m
$15

Gary to Kankakee by train

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Distance: 72.5 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

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

You can take a train from Gary Metro Center to Kankakee via 55th - 56th - 57th St. and Homewood in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gary, IN to Chestnut & N. Schuyler via Chicago, Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Chicago, Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee, and Stop 340157 in around 4h 50m.

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