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Trip Overview

The average train between Springfield and Kankakee takes 8h 36m and the fastest train takes 4h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Springfield 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.

8h 36m
Duration
241 mi
Distance
$155
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Springfield to Kankakee train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Springfield and Kankakee. The earliest departure is at 10:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Springfield is at 7:24 PM which arrives into Kankakee at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak7h 12m • 1 change
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    AmtrakAmtrak4h 35m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak14h 2m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak7h 12m • 1 change
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    AmtrakAmtrak4h 35m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak14h 2m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak7h 12m • 1 change
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    AmtrakAmtrak4h 35m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak14h 2m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak7h 12m • 1 change
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    AmtrakAmtrak4h 35m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak14h 2m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak7h 12m • 1 change
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    AmtrakAmtrak4h 35m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak14h 2m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak7h 12m • 1 change
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    AmtrakAmtrak4h 35m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak14h 2m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak7h 12m • 1 change
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    AmtrakAmtrak4h 35m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Springfield to Kankakee? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Springfield to Kankakee.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 240.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 36m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Kankakee, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Springfield to Kankakee via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 25m.

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