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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Kankakee and Evanston?

No, there is no direct bus from Kankakee to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Chestnut & N. Schuyler and arriving at Lincolnwood Town Center via Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee, California & 35th Street and 31st Street & Pulaski. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Kankakee and Evanston?

No, there is no direct train from Kankakee to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Kankakee and arriving at Evanston via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.

How far is it from Kankakee to Evanston?

The distance between Kankakee and Evanston is 69 miles. The road distance is 68.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kankakee to Evanston without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Kankakee to Evanston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kankakee to Evanston bus from?

Kankakee to Evanston bus services, operated by River Valley Metro, depart from Chestnut & N. Schuyler station.

Where do I catch the Kankakee to Evanston train from?

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

Train or bus from Kankakee to Evanston?

The best way to get from Kankakee to Evanston is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs . Alternatively, you can line 3 bus and bus and line 82 bus, which costs $35 - $140 and takes 4h 33m.

Where does the Kankakee to Evanston bus arrive?

Kankakee to Evanston bus services, operated by River Valley Metro, arrive at Stop 340157 station.

Where does the Kankakee to Evanston train arrive?

Kankakee to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Kankakee to Evanston?

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

Where can I stay near Evanston?

There are 1165+ hotels available in Evanston.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union StationSaluki / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to EvanstonUp-N
2h 24m
Drive 68.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kankakee to Evanston68.5 mi
1h 27m
$13–18
Line 3 bus, bus, line 82 bus
1. Take the bus from Chestnut & N. Schuyler to Stop 3401573
2. Take the bus from Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee to Tornado Bus Co - Chicago
3. Take the bus from 31st Street & Pulaski to Lincolnwood Town Center82
4h 33m
$39–134

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kankakee to Evanston.

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Distance: 68.4 mi
Duration: 2h 24m

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

You can take a train from Kankakee to Evanston via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chestnut & N. Schuyler to Lincolnwood Town Center via Stop 340157, Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee, Tornado Bus Co - Chicago, California & 35th Street, and 31st Street & Pulaski in around 4h 33m.

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