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How to get fromJoliet to Kankakeeby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Joliet to Kankakee by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 359 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet to Blue Island-Vermonttrain train Ri
    2. Take the bus from Vermont St & Irving Ave to Homewood Metra Stationbus bus 359
    3. Take the train from Homewood to Kankakeetrain train
    3h 37m
    $17–31

  2. Drive 35.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joliet to Kankakeecar car 35.6 mi
    49 min
    $7–10

  3. Line 832 bus, line 364 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Joliet Union Station to Herion Way at Wheelerbus bus 832
    2. Take the bus from Herion Way at Wheeler to 159th St & Kedzie Avebus bus 364
    3. Take the train from Homewood to Kankakeetrain train
    4h 4m
    $14–29

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Joliet to Kankakeetaxi taxi 35.6 mi
    49 min
    $100–130

Joliet to Kankakee by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration3h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 70.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Joliet to Kankakee. However, you can take the train to Blue Island-Vermont, walk to Vermont St & Irving Ave, take the line 359 bus to Homewood Metra Station, walk to Homewood, then take the train to Kankakee. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to Kankakee via Herion Way at Wheeler, 159th St & Kedzie Ave, Kedzie Ave & 159th St, Homewood Metra Station, and Homewood in around 4h 4m.

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