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How to get fromKankakee to Elwoodby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Kankakee to Elwood by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 359 bus, line 511 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Homewoodtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Homewood Metra Station to Vermont St & Irving Avebus bus 359
    3. Take the train from Blue Island-Vermont to Joliettrain train Ri
    4. Take the bus from Pace Transit Center Bay L to Mississippi/Deer Runbus bus 511
    5h 7m
    $18–34

  2. Drive 28.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kankakee to Elwoodcar car 28.9 mi
    42 min
    $6–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kankakee to Elwoodtaxi taxi 28.9 mi
    42 min
    $80–100

Kankakee to Elwood by train and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 85.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Kankakee to Elwood. However, you can take the train to Homewood, walk to Homewood Metra Station, take the line 359 bus to Vermont St & Irving Ave, walk to Blue Island-Vermont, take the train to Joliet, walk to Pace Transit Center Bay L, then take the line 511 bus to Mississippi/Deer Run. Alternatively, you can drive from Kankakee to Elwood in around 42 min.

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