What is the cheapest way to get from Carbondale to Kankakee?

The cheapest way to get from Carbondale to Kankakee is to train which costs $30 - $60 and takes 4h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carbondale to Kankakee?

The fastest way to get from Carbondale to Kankakee is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs $30 - $60.

Is there a direct train between Carbondale and Kankakee?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Carbondale and arriving at Kankakee. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Carbondale to Kankakee?

The distance between Carbondale and Kankakee is 254 miles. The road distance is 274.3 miles.

How do I travel from Carbondale to Kankakee without a car?

The best way to get from Carbondale to Kankakee without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs $30 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Carbondale to Kankakee?

The train from Carbondale to Kankakee takes 4h 1m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Carbondale to Kankakee train from?

Carbondale to Kankakee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Carbondale station.

Where does the Carbondale to Kankakee train arrive?

Carbondale to Kankakee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kankakee station.

Can I drive from Carbondale to Kankakee?

Yes, the driving distance between Carbondale to Kankakee is 274 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Carbondale to Kankakee.

How do I get a train ticket from Carbondale to Kankakee?

Book your Carbondale to Kankakee train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Kankakee?

There are 12+ hotels available in Kankakee.

Carbondale to Kankakee - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Carbondale to Kankakee by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Carbondale to Kankakeetrain Saluki / ...
4h 1m
$30–60
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521
2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Kankakeetrain Saluki / ...
8h 17m
$49–78
Drive 272.7 mi
1. Drive from Carbondale to Kankakeecar 272.7 mi
4h 30m
$50–72
Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport, train
1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MWA - ORD
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain
5h 3m
$96–236
Taxi to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport, fly, train
1. Take the taxi from Carbondale to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI)taxi
2. Fly from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CGI - ORD
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain
6h 4m
$189–340
Drive to Barkley Regional Airport, fly, train
1. Drive from Carbondale to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)car
2. Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PAH - ORD
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain
6h 14m
$200–1,645

Carbondale to Kankakee by train (Amtrak)

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4h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 252.7 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Carbondale to Kankakee 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 4h 1m.

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