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

The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Kankakee is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Champaign to Kankakee is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs $9 - $140.

Is there a direct train between Champaign and Kankakee?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Kankakee. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 7m.

How far is it from Champaign to Kankakee?

The distance between Champaign and Kankakee is 73 miles. The road distance is 76 miles.

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

The best way to get from Champaign to Kankakee without a car is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs $9 - $140.

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

The train from Champaign-Urbana to Kankakee takes 1h 7m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Champaign to Kankakee train from?

Champaign to Kankakee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.

Where does the Champaign to Kankakee train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Champaign to Kankakee?

Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Kankakee is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Champaign to Kankakee.

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

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Where can I stay near Kankakee?

There are 13+ hotels available in Kankakee.

Champaign to Kankakee - 2 ways to travel via train, and car

There are 2 ways to get from Champaign to Kankakee by train (Amtrak) or car

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Train (Amtrak)
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1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to KankakeeSaluki / ...
1h 7m
$9–140
Drive 75.5 mi
1. Drive from Champaign to Kankakee75.5 mi
1h 16m
$14–20

Champaign to Kankakee by train (Amtrak)

21Weekly Trains

1h 7mAverage Duration

$9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 72.1 mi
Duration: 1h 7m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Champaign-Urbana to Kankakee 3 times a day. Tickets cost $9–140 and the journey takes 1h 7m.

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