What is the cheapest way to get from River Grove to Kankakee?

The cheapest way to get from River Grove to Kankakee is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from River Grove to Kankakee?

The fastest way to get from River Grove to Kankakee is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs $10 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between River Grove and Kankakee?

No, there is no direct bus from River Grove to Kankakee. However, there are services departing from Grand/Thatcher and arriving at Chestnut & N. Schuyler via Grand & Nordica Terminal, Pulaski & Grand, 31st Street & Pulaski, Chicago and Stop 340157. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

Is there a direct train between River Grove and Kankakee?

No, there is no direct train from River Grove to Kankakee. However, there are services departing from River Grove and arriving at Kankakee via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.

How far is it from River Grove to Kankakee?

The distance between River Grove and Kankakee is 68 miles. The road distance is 59.2 miles.

How do I travel from River Grove to Kankakee without a car?

The best way to get from River Grove to Kankakee without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs $17 - $40.

How long does it take to get from River Grove to Kankakee?

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from River Grove to Kankakee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the River Grove to Kankakee bus from?

River Grove to Kankakee bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Pulaski & Grand station.

Where do I catch the River Grove to Kankakee train from?

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

Train or bus from River Grove to Kankakee?

The best way to get from River Grove to Kankakee is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs $17 - $40. Alternatively, you can line 53 bus and bus, which costs $40 - $140 and takes 4h 33m.

Where does the River Grove to Kankakee bus arrive?

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

Where does the River Grove to Kankakee train arrive?

River Grove to Kankakee train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from River Grove to Kankakee?

Yes, the driving distance between River Grove to Kankakee is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from River Grove to Kankakee.

Where can I stay near Kankakee?

There are 13+ hotels available in Kankakee.

River Grove to Kankakee - 3 ways to travel via train, line 53 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from River Grove to Chicago Union Stationtrain Md-W / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain Saluki / ...
2h 43m
$18–40
Drive 58.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from River Grove to Kankakeecar 58.8 mi
1h 27m
$11–16
Line 53 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Pulaski & Grand to Pulaski & 31st Streetbus 53
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Tacos Del Norte - Kankakeebus Chicago / ...
4h 33m
$44–139

River Grove to Kankakee by train

21Weekly Trains

2h 43mAverage Duration

$18Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from River Grove to Kankakee.

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Distance: 67.7 mi
Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between River Grove, Cook County, IL, USA and Kankakee, IL, USA?

You can take a train from River Grove to Kankakee via Chicago Union Station in around 2h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand/Thatcher to Chestnut & N. Schuyler via Grand/Nordica, Grand & Nordica Terminal, Grand & Pulaski, Pulaski & Grand, 31st Street & Pulaski, Chicago, Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee, and Stop 340157 in around 4h 33m.

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