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Compare train and bus for Chicago, IL to Kankakee, IL
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Kankakee, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, while a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 51 miles (83 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 52m Average total duration 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Kankakee, IL:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Kankakee, IL costing on average $23.
Other travel options to Kankakee, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 52m.
Tickets start at around $23 compared to roughly $12 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-10.28. The journey takes 1h 13m versus 58m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Chicago, IL to Kankakee, IL
How to get from Chicago, IL to Kankakee, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to Kankakee, IL is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 391 Saluki8:15 AM1h11Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL9:26 AMKankakee Amtrak, Kankakee, IL$91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 391 Saluki8:15 AM1h11Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL9:26 AMKankakee Amtrak, Kankakee, IL$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 393 Illini4:05 PM1h10Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL5:15 PMKankakee Amtrak, Kankakee, IL$111One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 59 City Of New Orleans6:05 PM1h16Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL7:21 PMKankakee Amtrak, Kankakee, IL$171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Kankakee, IL:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Kankakee, IL costing on average $23.
Other travel options to Kankakee, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 52m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chicago, IL and Kankakee, IL as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL and arrive in Kankakee Amtrak, Kankakee, IL.
- Buses mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in Kankakee, Frontage Rd N (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center), IL.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Kankakee, IL by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kankakee, IL by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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