The average train between Kankakee and Springfield takes 8h 7m and the fastest train takes 5h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Kankakee to Springfield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Kankakee and Springfield. The earliest departure is at 7:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kankakee is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Springfield at 10:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kankakee to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Kankakee station and arriving at Springfield station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
Kankakee to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kankakee station.
Kankakee to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Book your Kankakee to Springfield train tickets online with Amtrak.
The distance between Kankakee and Springfield is 210.3 km. The road distance is 388 km.
You can take a train from Kankakee to Springfield via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 24m.