What is the cheapest way to get from Kankakee to Blue Island?

The cheapest way to get from Kankakee to Blue Island is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 46 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Kankakee to Blue Island?

The fastest way to get from Kankakee to Blue Island is to drive which takes 46 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct train between Kankakee and Blue Island?

No, there is no direct train from Kankakee to Blue Island. However, there are services departing from Kankakee and arriving at Blue Island via Homewood and Kensington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.

How far is it from Kankakee to Blue Island?

The distance between Kankakee and Blue Island is 45 miles. The road distance is 41.8 miles.

How do I travel from Kankakee to Blue Island without a car?

The best way to get from Kankakee to Blue Island without a car is to train and line 359 bus which takes 2h 6m and costs $12 - $25.

How long does it take to get from Kankakee to Blue Island?

It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Kankakee to Blue Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kankakee to Blue Island train from?

Kankakee to Blue Island train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kankakee station.

Where does the Kankakee to Blue Island train arrive?

Kankakee to Blue Island train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Homewood station.

Can I drive from Kankakee to Blue Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Kankakee to Blue Island is 42 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Kankakee to Blue Island.

Where can I stay near Blue Island?

There are 163+ hotels available in Blue Island.

Kankakee to Blue Island - 4 ways to travel via train, line 359 bus, and car

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

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Train, line 359 bus
best
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Homewoodtrain Saluki / ...
2. Take the bus from Homewood Metra Station to Vermont St & Western Avebus 359
2h 6m
$13–24
Drive 41.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kankakee to Blue Islandcar 41.5 mi
46 min
$8–11
Train
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Homewoodtrain
2. Take the train from Homewood to Kensingtontrain Me
3. Take the train from Kensington to Blue Islandtrain Me
2h 43m
$15–27
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kankakee to Blue Islandtaxi 41.5 mi
46 min
$110–140

Kankakee to Blue Island by train and bus

21Weekly Services

2h 6mAverage Duration

$13Cheapest Price

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Distance: 44.5 mi
Duration: 2h 6m

What companies run services between Kankakee, IL, USA and Blue Island, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Kankakee to Blue Island via Homewood and Kensington in around 2h 43m.

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