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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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| Downtown Greyhound Station | Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center) | Cheapest | ||||
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| Chicago, IL | Kankakee, (IL - Taco Del Norte-Kankakee) | Fastest | ||||
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| West Chicago, (IL - Rapid Net Cafe Internet) | Kankakee, (IL - Taco Del Norte-Kankakee) | No tags | ||||
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| West Chicago, (IL - Rapid Net Cafe Internet) | Kankakee, (IL - Taco Del Norte-Kankakee) | No tags | ||||
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| Chicago, IL | Kankakee, (IL - Taco Del Norte-Kankakee) | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Kankakee
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Kankakee. The journey takes about 1 hour 11 minutes, and with fares starting at just RUB 690, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus stations and stops in Chicago and Kankakee
Stops in Chicago
- A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA - C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA - D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA - E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA - F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
Stops in Kankakee
- A
Kankakee Bus Station
2125 S Schuyler Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901, USA - B
Taco Del Norte - Kankakee
107 Village Square Shopping CTR, Bradley, IL 60915, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Kankakee by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Kankakee?
The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Kankakee start from RUB 1,394. The average price for this route is around RUB 12,703. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Kankakee?
The average bus travel time from Chicago to Kankakee is 55m, covering a distance of 80 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 55m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Chicago to Kankakee route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Tornado Bus, Amtrak.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to Kankakee?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Kankakee at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 5:05pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Kankakee?
A bus trip from Chicago to Kankakee generates an estimated 1.9992 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Chicago to Kankakee?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 6497 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Kankakee?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to Kankakee?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to Kankakee?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Chicago to Kankakee was searched and found on Sep 28, 2026 with a price of RUB 776To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Kankakee, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from RUB 776 to RUB 13,369 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Kankakee based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at RUB 776 which is on 2026-09-28.
Usually Tornado Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
