There are 2 ways to get from River Grove to Kankakee by train (Amtrak) or car
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River Grove to Kankakee by train
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The cheapest way to get from River Grove to Kankakee is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from River Grove to Kankakee is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct train from River Grove to Kankakee. However, there are services departing from River Grove and arriving at Kankakee via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between River Grove and Kankakee is 68 miles. The road distance is 59.7 miles.
The best way to get from River Grove to Kankakee without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs $16 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from River Grove to Kankakee, including transfers.
River Grove to Kankakee train services, operated by Metra, depart from River Grove station.
River Grove to Kankakee train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between River Grove to Kankakee is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from River Grove to Kankakee.
There are 14+ hotels available in Kankakee.
What companies run services between River Grove, Cook County, IL, USA and Kankakee, IL, USA?
You can take a train from River Grove to Kankakee via Chicago Union Station in around 2h 43m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from River Grove to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $3–5
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