There are 3 ways to get from Effingham to Kankakee by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Effingham to Kankakee by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Effingham to Kankakee is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Effingham to Kankakee is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs $18 - $80.
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.
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.
The distance between Effingham and Kankakee is 144 miles. The road distance is 152 miles.
The best way to get from Effingham to Kankakee without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs $18 - $80.
The train from Effingham Station to Kankakee takes 2h 22m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Effingham to Kankakee bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham station.
Effingham to Kankakee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Effingham Station.
The best way to get from Effingham to Kankakee is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs $18 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $150 and takes 3h 54m.
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 $18–80 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.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Effingham Station to Kankakee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $23–40
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $18–80
- Business - advance purchase
- $25–140
- Business Class
- $40–210
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–150
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $45–150
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Effingham to Kankakee bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee station.
Effingham to Kankakee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kankakee station.
Yes, the driving distance between Effingham to Kankakee is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Effingham to Kankakee.
Book your Effingham to Kankakee train tickets online with Omio.
There are 12+ hotels available in Kankakee.