There are 5 ways to get from Kankakee to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak), bus, 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- Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
3h 58m$29–63Drive 142 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kankakee to Milwaukeecar 142 mi
2h 48m$26–38Line 3 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Chestnut & N. Schuyler to Stop 340157bus 3
- Take the bus from Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee to Water & Chicago - Circle Kbus Milwaukee
4h 23m$46–151Train, fly
- Take the train from Kankakee to Homewoodtrain
- Take the train from Homewood to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane ORD - MKE
5h 27m$286–680Train, bus
- Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
4h 33m$26–78
Kankakee to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kankakee to Milwaukee is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Kankakee to Milwaukee is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Kankakee to Milwaukee. However, there are services departing from Chestnut & N. Schuyler and arriving at Water & Chicago - Circle K via Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Kankakee to Milwaukee. However, there are services departing from Kankakee and arriving at Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Kankakee and Milwaukee is 142 miles. The road distance is 142.8 miles.
The best way to get from Kankakee to Milwaukee without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $29 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Kankakee to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Kankakee to Milwaukee bus services, operated by River Valley Metro, depart from Chestnut & N. Schuyler station.
Kankakee to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kankakee station.
The best way to get from Kankakee to Milwaukee is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $29 - $65. Alternatively, you can line 3 bus and bus, which costs $45 - $160 and takes 4h 23m.
What companies run services between Kankakee, IL, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
You can take a train from Kankakee to Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chestnut & N. Schuyler to Water & Chicago - Circle K via Stop 340157 and Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee in around 4h 23m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–470
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–24
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kankakee to Homewood
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–16
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Homewood to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 815-937-4287
- Website
- rivervalleymetro.com
Bus from Chestnut & N. Schuyler to Stop 340157
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.rivervalleymetro.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.rivervalleymetro.com/schedules-maps/
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee to Water & Chicago - Circle K
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–150
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $45–150
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Kankakee to Milwaukee bus services, operated by River Valley Metro, arrive at Stop 340157 station.
Kankakee to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kankakee to Milwaukee is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Kankakee to Milwaukee.
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