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Compare train and bus for Kankakee, IL to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kankakee, IL to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $6, and a bus costs an average of $13.
Distance: 51 miles (83 km)
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$13 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Travel optionsfrom Kankakee, IL to Chicago, IL
How to get from Kankakee, IL to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Kankakee, IL to Chicago, IL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Kankakee, IL to Chicago, IL:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kankakee, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $13 (€10).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 20m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kankakee, IL and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Kankakee Amtrak, Kankakee, IL and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Buses mostly depart from Kankakee, Frontage Rd N (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center), IL and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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