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How to get fromKankakee to Northern Illinois Universityby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kankakee to Northern Illinois University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    5h 31m
    $28–56

  2. Drive 88 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kankakee to Northern Illinois Universitycar car 88 mi
    1h 56m
    $17–24

  3. Line 3 bus, bus, line 35 bus, line 24 bus

    1. Take the bus from Chestnut & N. Schuyler to Stop 340157bus bus 3
    2. Take the bus from Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from California & 35th Street to Sox-35th Red Line Stationbus bus 35
    4. Take the bus from LaSalle & 35th Street to Clark & Harrisonbus bus 24
    5. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus
    6h 56m
    $52–157

Kankakee to Northern Illinois University by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 120.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Kankakee, IL, USA and Northern Illinois University, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Kankakee to Northern Illinois University via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, and West Lincoln Hwy. at Normal Rd in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chestnut & N. Schuyler to Northern Illinois University via Stop 340157, Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee, California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, LaSalle & 35th Street, Clark & Harrison, Chicago Bus Station, and Dekalb in around 6h 56m.

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