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

The cheapest way to get from Effingham to Kankakee is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Effingham to Kankakee is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs $35 - $180.

Is there a direct bus between Effingham and Kankakee?

No, there is no direct bus from Effingham to Kankakee. However, there are services departing from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham and arriving at Chestnut & N. Schuyler via Stop 340157. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Effingham and Kankakee?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Effingham Station station and arriving at Kankakee. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 22m.

How far is it from Effingham to Kankakee?

The distance between Effingham and Kankakee is 144 miles. The road distance is 152 miles.

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

The best way to get from Effingham to Kankakee without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs $35 - $180.

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

The train from Effingham Station to Kankakee takes 2h 22m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Effingham to Kankakee bus from?

Effingham to Kankakee bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham station.

Where do I catch the Effingham to Kankakee train from?

Effingham to Kankakee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Effingham Station.

Train or bus from Effingham to Kankakee?

The best way to get from Effingham to Kankakee is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs $35 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $150 and takes 3h 54m.

Where does the Effingham to Kankakee bus arrive?

Effingham to Kankakee bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee station.

Where does the Effingham to Kankakee train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Effingham to Kankakee?

Yes, the driving distance between Effingham to Kankakee is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Effingham to Kankakee.

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

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Where can I stay near Kankakee?

There are 12+ hotels available in Kankakee.

Effingham to Kankakee - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Effingham to Kankakee by train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Kankakeetrain Saluki / ...
2h 22m
$35–180
Drive 151.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Effingham to Kankakeecar 151.1 mi
2h 28m
$28–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Tacos Del Norte - Kankakeebus Milwaukee
3h 54m
$50–145

Effingham to Kankakee by train (Amtrak)

21Weekly Trains

2h 22mAverage Duration

$35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 143.5 mi
Duration: 2h 22m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Effingham Station to Kankakee 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–180 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee once daily. Tickets cost $45–150 and the journey takes 2h 56m.

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