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 33m.

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 33m 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 18m.

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 18m and costs $40 - $100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m 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 6:44 AM in Kankakee and 7:44 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 33m 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 206+ hotels available in Elkhart.

Kankakee to Elkhart - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 30 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Kankakee to Elkhart by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, 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 Stationtrain Saluki / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian / ...
4h 18m
$44–99
Drive 128.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kankakee to Elkhartcar 128.9 mi
2h 33m
$24–34
Train, bus, line 30 bus
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus
3. Take the bus from South Street Station to Elkhart Transit Centerbus 30
6h 17m
$29–64
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)plane ORD - SBN
5h 7m
$108–449

Kankakee to Elkhart by train (Amtrak)

21Weekly Trains

4h 18mAverage Duration

$44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 156 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

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 18m.

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