What is the cheapest way to get from Evanston to Kankakee?

The cheapest way to get from Evanston to Kankakee is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Evanston to Kankakee?

The fastest way to get from Evanston to Kankakee is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs $12 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Evanston and Kankakee?

No, there is no direct bus from Evanston to Kankakee. However, there are services departing from Lincolnwood Town Center and arriving at Chestnut & N. Schuyler via 31st Street & Pulaski, Chicago and Stop 340157. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Evanston and Kankakee?

No, there is no direct train from Evanston to Kankakee. However, there are services departing from Evanston and arriving at Kankakee via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

How far is it from Evanston to Kankakee?

The distance between Evanston and Kankakee is 69 miles. The road distance is 68.8 miles.

How do I travel from Evanston to Kankakee without a car?

The best way to get from Evanston to Kankakee without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Evanston to Kankakee?

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Evanston to Kankakee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Evanston to Kankakee bus from?

Evanston to Kankakee bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Lincolnwood Town Center station.

Where do I catch the Evanston to Kankakee train from?

Evanston to Kankakee train services, operated by Metra, depart from Evanston station.

Train or bus from Evanston to Kankakee?

The best way to get from Evanston to Kankakee is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs . Alternatively, you can line 82 bus and bus, which costs $35 - $140 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Evanston to Kankakee bus arrive?

Evanston to Kankakee bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at 31st Street & Pulaski station.

Where does the Evanston to Kankakee train arrive?

Evanston to Kankakee train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.

Can I drive from Evanston to Kankakee?

Yes, the driving distance between Evanston to Kankakee is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Evanston to Kankakee.

Where can I stay near Kankakee?

There are 13+ hotels available in Kankakee.

Evanston to Kankakee - 3 ways to travel via train, line 82 bus, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Evanston to Kankakee by train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Evanston to Chicago OTCUp-N
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to KankakeeSaluki / ...
2h 46m
Drive 68.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Evanston to Kankakee68.4 mi
1h 27m
$13–18
Line 82 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Lincolnwood Town Center to 31st Street & Pulaski82
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Tacos Del Norte - KankakeeChicago / ...
4h 30m
$38–133

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Distance: 68.4 mi
Duration: 2h 46m

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

You can take a train from Evanston to Kankakee via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 2h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lincolnwood Town Center to Chestnut & N. Schuyler via 31st Street & Pulaski, Chicago, Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee, and Stop 340157 in around 4h 30m.

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