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

The cheapest way to get from Madison to Kankakee is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madison to Kankakee is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Madison and Kankakee?

No, there is no direct bus from Madison to Kankakee. However, there are services departing from Madison, WI-Lake St. and arriving at Chestnut & N. Schuyler via Water & Chicago - Circle K and Stop 340157. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

How far is it from Madison to Kankakee?

The distance between Madison and Kankakee is 214 miles. The road distance is 190.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Madison to Kankakee without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 11m and costs $30 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Madison to Kankakee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madison to Kankakee bus from?

Madison to Kankakee bus services, operated by Badger Bus, depart from Madison, WI-Lake St. station.

Where does the Madison to Kankakee bus arrive?

Madison to Kankakee bus services, operated by Badger Bus, arrive at Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak station.

Can I drive from Madison to Kankakee?

Yes, the driving distance between Madison to Kankakee is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Madison to Kankakee.

Where can I stay near Kankakee?

There are 13+ hotels available in Kankakee.

Madison to Kankakee - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Madison to Kankakee by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton StVan Galder
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to KankakeeSaluki / ...
6h 11m
$30–60
Bus, train via Milwaukee
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak
2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakee
6h 15m
$39–115
Drive 189.6 mi
1. Drive from Madison to Kankakee189.6 mi
3h 33m
$35–50
Fly, train
1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)MSN - ORD
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakee
5h 42m
$53–348
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - AmtrakMadison
2. Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Tacos Del Norte - KankakeeMilwaukee
6h 24m
$53–205
Bus, train via Chicago
1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus 2548 / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to KankakeeSaluki / ...
6h 30m
$37–68

Madison to Kankakee by bus and train

21Weekly Services

6h 11mAverage Duration

$30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 213.1 mi
Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Kankakee, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Chestnut & N. Schuyler via Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak, Water & Chicago - Circle K, Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee, and Stop 340157 in around 6h 24m.

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