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

The cheapest way to get from Kankakee to Elkhart is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kankakee to Elkhart is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct train between Kankakee and Elkhart?

No, there is no direct train from Kankakee to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Kankakee and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Kankakee to Elkhart?

The distance between Kankakee and Elkhart is 157 miles. The road distance is 129.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kankakee to Elkhart without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs $30 - $80.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Kankakee to Elkhart, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kankakee to Elkhart train from?

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

What is the time difference between Kankakee and Elkhart?

Elkhart is 1h ahead of Kankakee. It is currently 4:39 AM in Kankakee and 5:39 AM in Elkhart.

Where does the Kankakee to Elkhart train arrive?

Kankakee to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Kankakee to Elkhart?

Yes, the driving distance between Kankakee to Elkhart is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Kankakee to Elkhart.

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

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Where can I stay near Elkhart?

There are 173+ hotels available in Elkhart.

Kankakee to Elkhart - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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

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 Kankakee to Chicago Union StationSaluki / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak StationLake Shore Limited / ...
4h 23m
$33–76
Drive 128.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kankakee to Elkhart128.9 mi
2h 32m
$24–34
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Station
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)ORD - SBN
4h 54m
$104–416

Kankakee to Elkhart by train (Amtrak)

21Weekly Trains

4h 23mAverage Duration

$33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 156 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Kankakee, IL, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Kankakee to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 23m.

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