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How to get fromNiles to Kankakeeby train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Niles to Kankakee by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Park Ridge to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train Saluki / ...
    3h 28m
    $38–60

  2. Bus, line 91 bus, line 315 bus, line 9 bus, line 3 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Harlem Station to Jefferson Park Transit Center - Bus Stop Bbus bus 270
    2. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Austin & Jacksonbus bus 91
    3. Take the bus from Austin/Jackson to Midway CTA Stationbus bus 315
    4. Take the bus from Midway Airport to Manteno Metro Centrebus bus Mid
    5. Take the bus from Manteno Metro Centre to Mallbus bus 9
    6. Take the bus from Mall to Chestnut & N. Schuylerbus bus 3 / ...
    6h
    $11–12

  3. Line 56 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Jeffersonbus bus 56
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train Saluki / ...
    3h 43m
    $35–55

  4. Drive  65.9 mi

    1. Drive from Niles to Kankakeecar car 65.9 mi
    1h 27m
    $12–18

Niles to Kankakee by bus and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration3h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 71.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Touhy Ave & Harlem Ave to Kankakee via Park Ridge Metra, Park Ridge, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harlem Station to Chestnut & N. Schuyler via Jefferson Park Transit Center - Bus Stop B, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Austin/Jackson, Midway Airport, Manteno Metro Centre, and Mall in around 6h.

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