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

The cheapest way to get from Kankakee to Springfield is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kankakee to Springfield is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct train between Kankakee and Springfield?

No, there is no direct train from Kankakee to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Kankakee and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Kankakee to Springfield?

The distance between Kankakee and Springfield is 158 miles. The road distance is 158.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kankakee to Springfield without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 50m and costs $30 - $55.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Kankakee to Springfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kankakee to Springfield train from?

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

Where does the Kankakee to Springfield train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kankakee to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Kankakee to Springfield is 158 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Kankakee to Springfield.

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

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Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 49+ hotels available in Springfield.

Kankakee to Springfield - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Kankakee to Springfield by train, bus, train (Amtrak), 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Champaign-UrbanaSaluki / ...
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus N2521 / ...
3h 50m
$33–53
Drive 157.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kankakee to Springfield157.2 mi
2h 34m
$29–42
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union StationSaluki / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
5h 24m
$36–364
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Station
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)ORD - SPI
4h 40m
$75–396

Kankakee to Springfield by train and bus

19Weekly Services

3h 50mAverage Duration

$33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 156.8 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

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

You can take a train from Kankakee to Springfield via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 24m.

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