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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Kankakee
    Departure location: Kankakee, IL
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Kankakee
    Departure location: Kankakee, IL
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Kankakee
    Departure location: Kankakee, IL
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Kankakee
    Departure location: Kankakee, IL
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Kankakee
    Departure location: Kankakee, IL
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Kankakee to Chicago.

Bus
Average Price$21 - $122Average Duration1h
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$9 - $129Average Duration1h 31m
8kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Kankakee to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 hour 31 minutes and with fares starting at just $9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
1h 31mAverage Duration
$9Cheapest ticket
8kgCO₂ emissions

Train Kankakee to Chicago: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$21
Average train trip duration1h 31m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure7:13am
Distance54 miles (87 km)
Latest train departure8:14pm

Kankakee to Chicago Train

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$7
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Kankakee to Chicago was searched and found on Apr 26, 2025 with a price of $7

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

You can expect to pay from $7 to $106 for a train ticket from Kankakee to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $7 which is on 2025-04-26.

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

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Kankakee and Chicago compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

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The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

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

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Kankakee and Chicago is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $21 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $9. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Chicago, choose the train, as it will take you from Kankakee to Chicago in about 1h - that's the fastest way to get there!

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