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How to get fromKankakee to Evanstonby train, bus, car, or subway

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There are 3 ways to get from Kankakee to Evanston by train, bus, car, or subway

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  1. Train, line 151 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the bus from Union Station Transit Center to Clark & Arthur Terminalbus bus 151
    2h 53m
    $20–38

  2. Drive 68.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kankakee to Evanstoncar car 68.5 mi
    1h 28m
    $13–18

  3. Train, subway

    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Dempstersubway subway Purple Line
    2h 55m
    $22–43

Kankakee to Evanston by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration2h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 72.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Kankakee to Evanston. However, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to Union Station Transit Center, then take the line 151 bus to Clark & Arthur Terminal. Alternatively, you can drive from Kankakee to Evanston in around 1h 28m.

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