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

The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Kankakee is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Springfield to Kankakee is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct train between Springfield and Kankakee?

No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Kankakee. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Kankakee via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Springfield to Kankakee?

The distance between Springfield and Kankakee is 158 miles. The road distance is 149.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Springfield to Kankakee without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 42m and costs $30 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Springfield to Kankakee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Springfield to Kankakee train from?

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

Where does the Springfield to Kankakee train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Springfield to Kankakee?

Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Kankakee is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Springfield to Kankakee.

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

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Where can I stay near Kankakee?

There are 13+ hotels available in Kankakee.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Springfield to Kankakee by bus, train, 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans CtrFlixBus N2521 / ...
2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to KankakeeSaluki / ...
3h 42m
$32–148
Drive 148.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Springfield to Kankakee148.9 mi
2h 52m
$28–40
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to KankakeeSaluki / ...
5h 25m
$35–98
Fly, train
1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)SPI - ORD
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakee
4h 30m
$55–273

Springfield to Kankakee by bus and train

19Weekly Services

3h 42mAverage Duration

$32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 156.7 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

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

You can take a train from Springfield to Kankakee via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 25m.

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