The average train between Kankakee and Blue Island takes 5h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Kankakee to Blue Island. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Kankakee and Blue Island. The earliest departure is at 7:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kankakee is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Blue Island at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Homewood and take an average of 5h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kankakee to Blue Island. However, there are services departing from Kankakee station and arriving at Blue Island station via Homewood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
Kankakee to Blue Island train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kankakee station.
Kankakee to Blue Island train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Blue Island station.
The distance between Kankakee and Blue Island is 61.6 km. The road distance is 74 km.
You can take a train from Kankakee to Blue Island via Homewood and Kensington in around 2h 43m.