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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Kankakee
    Destination location: Kankakee, IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Kankakee
    Destination location: Kankakee, IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Kankakee
    Destination location: Kankakee, IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Kankakee
    Destination location: Kankakee, IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Kankakee
    Destination location: Kankakee, IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Kankakee.

Average Price$21 - $137Average Duration1h
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$10 - $24Average Duration1h 11m
8kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Chicago to Kankakee

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Kankakee. The journey takes about 1 hour 11 minutes and with fares starting at just $10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
1h 11mAverage Duration
$10Cheapest ticket
8kgCO₂ emissions

Train Chicago to Kankakee: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$17
Average train trip duration1h 11m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure8:15am
Distance54 miles (87 km)
Latest train departure9:05pm

Chicago to Kankakee Train

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04/26
$15
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$22
04/28
$15
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Kankakee was searched and found on Apr 26, 2025 with a price of $15

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Chicago to Kankakee, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $15 to $111 for a train ticket from Chicago to Kankakee based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-04-28.

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No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Kankakee, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Chicago and Kankakee, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Chicago to Kankakee while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Kankakee?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Chicago and Kankakee is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $17 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $10. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Kankakee, choose the train, as it will take you from Chicago to Kankakee in about 1h - that's the fastest way to get there!

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