There are 4 ways to get from Muncie to Kankakee by bus, train, or car
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 via Champaign
best- Take the bus from Muncie Ball State Univ, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Kankakeetrain
6h 37m$60–117Drive 177 mi
cheapest- Drive from Muncie to Kankakeecar 177 mi
3h 40m$33–47Bus, train
- Take the bus from Muncie Ball State Univ, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain
9h 31m$87–187Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Muncie, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicagobus
- Take the train from Homewood to Kankakeetrain
9h 31m$56–97
Muncie to Kankakee by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Muncie to Kankakee is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Muncie to Kankakee is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs $30 - $50.
The distance between Muncie and Kankakee is 253 miles. The road distance is 178.1 miles.
The best way to get from Muncie to Kankakee without a car is to bus and train via Champaign which takes 6h 37m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Muncie to Kankakee, including transfers.
Kankakee is 1h behind Muncie. It is currently 5:47 PM in Muncie and 4:47 PM in Kankakee.
Yes, the driving distance between Muncie to Kankakee is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Muncie to Kankakee.
There are 45+ hotels available in Kankakee.
What companies run services between Muncie, IN, USA and Kankakee, IL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Muncie to Kankakee. However, you can take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, take the bus to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, walk to Champaign-Urbana, then take the train to Kankakee. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Muncie Ball State Univ, IN to Kankakee via Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station), Indianapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 31m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Kankakee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Homewood to Kankakee
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- ridewithmiller.com
Bus from Muncie Ball State Univ, IN to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.com
Bus from Muncie, IN to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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