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

The cheapest way to get from Normal to Kankakee is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Normal to Kankakee is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct train between Normal and Kankakee?

No, there is no direct train from Normal to Kankakee. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Kankakee via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Normal to Kankakee?

The distance between Normal and Kankakee is 125 miles. The road distance is 85.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Normal to Kankakee without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 2m and costs $28 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Normal to Kankakee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Normal to Kankakee train from?

Normal to Kankakee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.

Where does the Normal to Kankakee train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Normal to Kankakee?

Yes, the driving distance between Normal to Kankakee is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Normal to Kankakee.

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

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Where can I stay near Kankakee?

There are 13+ hotels available in Kankakee.

Normal to Kankakee - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Normal to Kankakee by bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Champaign Intermodal Trans CtrGreyhound US0145S
2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to KankakeeSaluki / ...
3h 2m
$28–188
Drive 84.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Normal to Kankakee84.8 mi
1h 39m
$16–23
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to KankakeeSaluki / ...
4h 30m
$27–83

Normal to Kankakee by bus and train

14Weekly Services

3h 2mAverage Duration

$28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 123.9 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

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

You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Kankakee via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 30m.

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