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

The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Kankakee is to bus and train via St. Louis which costs $160 - $480 and takes 36h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Kankakee is to fly and train which takes 7h 23m and costs $160 - $750.

How far is it from Phoenix to Kankakee?

The distance between Phoenix and Kankakee is 1522 miles. The road distance is 1697 miles.

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

The best way to get from Phoenix to Kankakee without a car is to bus and train via St. Louis which takes 36h 57m and costs $160 - $480.

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

It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Phoenix to Kankakee, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Phoenix and Kankakee?

Kankakee is 1h ahead of Phoenix. It is currently 1:53 AM in Phoenix and 2:53 AM in Kankakee.

Can I drive from Phoenix to Kankakee?

Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to Kankakee is 1697 miles. It takes approximately 27h 36m to drive from Phoenix to Kankakee.

Where can I stay near Kankakee?

There are 13+ hotels available in Kankakee.

Phoenix to Kankakee - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Phoenix to Kankakee by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)PHX - ORD
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakee
7h 34m
$233–726
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)PHX - MDW
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakee
7h 23m
$163–726
Bus, train via St. Louis
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Kankakee
36h 57m
$164–477
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Station
2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Station
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakee
38h 19m
$241–441
Drive 1,687.2 mi
1. Drive from Phoenix to Kankakee1,687.2 mi
27h 36m
$308–445
Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)PHX - MKE
2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakee
9h 33m
$516–1,041
Bus, train #2 (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Station to Maricopa
2. Take the train from Maricopa to Chicago Union Station
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakee
2d 11h

Phoenix to Kankakee by bus and train

14Weekly Services

36h 57mAverage Duration

$164Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,513.6 mi
Duration: 7h 34m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Kankakee, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Phoenix to Kankakee. However, you can take the vehicle to Terminal 4 Station, walk to Phoenix (PHX) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to Clinton-Blue, walk to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Kankakee. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Kankakee via St Louis Bus Station, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, and Champaign-Urbana in around 36h 57m.

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