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.
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.

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No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Kankakee. However, there are services departing from Springfield station and arriving at Kankakee station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
Springfield to Kankakee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
Springfield to Kankakee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kankakee station.
Book your Springfield to Kankakee train tickets online with Amtrak.
The distance between Springfield and Kankakee is 210.3 km. The road distance is 388 km.
You can take a train from Springfield to Kankakee via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 25m.