There are 3 ways to get from Kankakee to Six Flags Great America by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain Up-N
4h 57m$27–50Drive 93.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kankakee to Six Flags Great Americacar 93.3 mi
2h 1m$17–25Line 3 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Chestnut & N. Schuyler to Stop 340157bus 3
- Take the bus from Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus Milwaukee
5h 36m$43–147
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kankakee to Six Flags Great America is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Kankakee to Six Flags Great America is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Kankakee to Six Flags Great America. However, there are services departing from Chestnut & N. Schuyler and arriving at Washington St & Milwaukee Ave/Riverside Dr via Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee, 2107 Belvidere Rd and Waukegan Metra Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Kankakee to Six Flags Great America. However, there are services departing from Kankakee and arriving at Waukegan via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Kankakee and Six Flags Great America is 100 miles. The road distance is 93.8 miles.
The best way to get from Kankakee to Six Flags Great America without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs $27 - $50.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Kankakee to Six Flags Great America, including transfers.
Kankakee to Six Flags Great America bus services, operated by River Valley Metro, depart from Chestnut & N. Schuyler station.
Kankakee to Six Flags Great America train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kankakee station.
The best way to get from Kankakee to Six Flags Great America is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs $27 - $50. Alternatively, you can line 3 bus and bus, which costs $40 - $150 and takes 5h 36m.
What companies run services between Kankakee, IL, USA and Six Flags Great America, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Kankakee to Six Flags Great America via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Waukegan, Waukegan Metra Station, and Washington St & Milwaukee Ave/Riverside Dr in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chestnut & N. Schuyler to Six Flags Great America via Stop 340157, Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee, Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan, 2107 Belvidere Rd, Sheridan Rd & Washington St, Waukegan Metra Station, and Washington St & Milwaukee Ave/Riverside Dr in around 5h 36m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- 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 Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1 815-937-4287
- Website
- rivervalleymetro.com
Bus from Chestnut & N. Schuyler to Stop 340157
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.rivervalleymetro.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.rivervalleymetro.com/schedules-maps/
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–140
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $40–140
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More Questions & Answers
Kankakee to Six Flags Great America bus services, operated by River Valley Metro, arrive at Stop 340157 station.
Kankakee to Six Flags Great America train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kankakee to Six Flags Great America is 94 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Kankakee to Six Flags Great America.
There are 179+ hotels available in Six Flags Great America.







