The average train between Normal and Kankakee takes 7h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Normal to Kankakee. 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 Normal and Kankakee. The earliest departure is at 11:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Normal is at 8:17 PM which arrives into Kankakee at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Normal to Kankakee. However, there are services departing from Normal station and arriving at Kankakee station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
Normal to Kankakee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
Normal to Kankakee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kankakee station.
Book your Normal to Kankakee train tickets online with Amtrak.
The distance between Normal and Kankakee is 116.5 km. The road distance is 289 km.
You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Kankakee via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 30m.