There are 2 ways to get from Chicago to Kankakee by train (Amtrak) or car
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Chicago to Kankakee by train (Amtrak)
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The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Kankakee is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Kankakee is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs $10 - $16.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Kankakee. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 11m.
The distance between Chicago and Kankakee is 56 miles. The road distance is 58.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Kankakee without a car is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs $10 - $21.
The train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakee takes 1h 11m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Chicago to Kankakee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Kankakee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kankakee station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Kankakee is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Chicago to Kankakee.
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Kankakee, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakee 3 times a day. Tickets cost $10–21 and the journey takes 1h 11m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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