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

The cheapest way to get from Kankakee to Evanston is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kankakee to Evanston is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs $12 - $18.

Is there a direct train between Kankakee and Evanston?

No, there is no direct train from Kankakee to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Kankakee and arriving at Dempster via Adams/Wabash. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.

How far is it from Kankakee to Evanston?

The distance between Kankakee and Evanston is 71 miles. The road distance is 68.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kankakee to Evanston without a car is to train and subway which takes 2h 41m and costs $23 - $45.

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

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Kankakee to Evanston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kankakee to Evanston train from?

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

Where does the Kankakee to Evanston train arrive?

Kankakee to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Kankakee to Evanston?

Yes, the driving distance between Kankakee to Evanston is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Kankakee to Evanston.

Where can I stay near Evanston?

There are 1146+ hotels available in Evanston.

Kankakee to Evanston - 3 ways to travel via train, subway, car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kankakee to Evanston by train, subway, car, or bus

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
2. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Dempstersubway Purple Line
2h 41m
$23–44
Drive 68.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kankakee to Evanstoncar 68.5 mi
1h 28m
$13–18
Train, line 151 bus
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
2. Take the bus from Union Station Transit Center to Clark & Arthur Terminalbus 151
2h 55m
$21–39

Kankakee to Evanston by train, bus, and subway

21Weekly Services

2h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 70.2 mi
Duration: 2h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Kankakee to Evanston. However, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to Jackson & Clinton, take the line 126 bus to Jackson & Wabash, walk to Adams/Wabash, then take the subway to Dempster. Alternatively, you can drive from Kankakee to Evanston in around 1h 28m.

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