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

The cheapest way to get from Kankakee to Gary is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kankakee to Gary is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs $10 - $15.

Is there a direct train between Kankakee and Gary?

No, there is no direct train from Kankakee to Gary. However, there are services departing from Kankakee and arriving at Gary Metro Center via Homewood and 57th St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Kankakee to Gary?

The distance between Kankakee and Gary is 87 miles. The road distance is 56.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kankakee to Gary without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs $21 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Kankakee to Gary, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kankakee to Gary train from?

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

Where does the Kankakee to Gary train arrive?

Kankakee to Gary train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Homewood station.

Can I drive from Kankakee to Gary?

Yes, the driving distance between Kankakee to Gary is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Kankakee to Gary.

Where can I stay near Gary?

There are 137+ hotels available in Gary.

Kankakee to Gary - 4 ways to travel via train, line 359 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Kankakee to Gary by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union StationSaluki / ...
2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro CenterSsl / ...
2h 49m
$21–36
Drive 56.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kankakee to Gary56.1 mi
1h 3m
$11–15
Train, line 359 bus, bus
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Homewood
2. Take the bus from Homewood Metra Station to 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay O359
3. Take the bus from Chicago to Gary Bus Station
4h 10m
$17–108
Train via Homewood
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Homewood
2. Take the train from Homewood to 55th - 56th - 57th St.Me
3. Take the train from 57th St. to Gary Metro CenterSsl
3h 14m

Kankakee to Gary by train and bus

21Weekly Services

2h 49mAverage Duration

$21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 86.9 mi
Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between Kankakee, IL, USA and Gary, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Kankakee to Gary Metro Center via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, and Van Buren St. in around 2h 49m.

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