There are 3 ways to get from Kankakee to Purdue University by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union StationSaluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak StationCardinal
6h 3m$40–231Drive 82.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kankakee to Purdue University82.1 mi
1h 54m$15–22Bus
- Take the bus from Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee to Tornado Bus Co - ChicagoMilwaukee / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak StationChicago
8h 9m$66–183
Kankakee to Purdue University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kankakee to Purdue University is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Kankakee to Purdue University is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Kankakee to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Chestnut & N. Schuyler and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee, California & 35th Street, LaSalle & 35th Street, Chicago Union Station and Columbia St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
The distance between Kankakee and Purdue University is 180 miles. The road distance is 82.6 miles.
The best way to get from Kankakee to Purdue University without a car is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs $35 - $240.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Kankakee to Purdue University, including transfers.
Kankakee to Purdue University bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee station.
The best way to get from Kankakee to Purdue University is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs $35 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $190 and takes 8h 9m.
Kankakee to Purdue University bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Tornado Bus Co - Chicago station.
Purdue University is 1h ahead of Kankakee. It is currently 8:03 AM in Kankakee and 9:03 AM in Purdue University.
What companies run services between Kankakee, IL, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
You can take a train from Kankakee to Purdue University via Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chestnut & N. Schuyler to Purdue University via Stop 340157, Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee, California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, LaSalle & 35th Street, Clark & Harrison, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 8h 9m.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee to Tornado Bus Co - Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–130
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $35–130
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $23–45
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Kankakee to Purdue University is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Kankakee to Purdue University.
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