There are 2 ways to get from Kankakee to Elmhurst by train (Amtrak) or car
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Kankakee to Elmhurst by train, foot, and bus
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The cheapest way to get from Kankakee to Elmhurst is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Kankakee to Elmhurst is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct train from Kankakee to Elmhurst. However, there are services departing from Kankakee and arriving at Elmhurst via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
The distance between Kankakee and Elmhurst is 73 miles. The road distance is 58.3 miles.
The best way to get from Kankakee to Elmhurst without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs $25 - $45.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Kankakee to Elmhurst, including transfers.
Kankakee to Elmhurst train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kankakee station.
Kankakee to Elmhurst train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kankakee to Elmhurst is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Kankakee to Elmhurst.
There are 398+ hotels available in Elmhurst.
What companies run services between Kankakee, IL, USA and Elmhurst, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Kankakee to Elmhurst via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 2h 44m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Elmhurst
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–5
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