Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Kankakee travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kankakee

With a population of 27,537, Kankakee is a must-see destination in Illinois, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kankakee to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Kankakee

Kankakee in December
Estimated hotel price
$149
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kankakee in December
Estimated hotel price
$149
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kankakee in July, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -9 °C, with an average temperature of -4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 99 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Kankakee, with an average rainfall of 37 mm.

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How to Get to Kankakee

Plane

Although Kankakee doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chicago All airports (CHI), which is located 87 km from Kankakee. The shortest flight to Kankakee from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 28h 23m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Kankakee, followed by Train. The train journey from Kankakee to Champaign takes 2h 37m and costs around $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from East Lansing, expect to pay about $73 for a 3h 51m trip. The train station in Kankakee is called Kankakee, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kankakee is to pick up a car hire from Chicago, which is about 86 km from Kankakee. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Alamo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kankakee, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Indianapolis, the bus ride to Kankakee takes 330 km and will cost you around $54. From Monona, the ticket costs about $73 for a journey of 362 km.

Plane

Although Kankakee doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chicago All airports (CHI), which is located 87 km from Kankakee. The shortest flight to Kankakee from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 28h 23m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Kankakee, followed by Train. The train journey from Kankakee to Champaign takes 2h 37m and costs around $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from East Lansing, expect to pay about $73 for a 3h 51m trip. The train station in Kankakee is called Kankakee, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kankakee is to pick up a car hire from Chicago, which is about 86 km from Kankakee. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Alamo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kankakee, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Indianapolis, the bus ride to Kankakee takes 330 km and will cost you around $54. From Monona, the ticket costs about $73 for a journey of 362 km.

Airports near Kankakee

CMIChampaign University-Willard
BMIBloomington-Normal

Airlines serving Kankakee

KLM
Good (1,505 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,906 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,437 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,191 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,578 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,636 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,912 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,981 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,789 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,212 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,541 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (687 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (538 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (435 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,655 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,324 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (632 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (707 reviews)
Southwest
Excellent (4,327 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kankakee

Hiring a car in Kankakee

Expect to pay $2.00 per litre in Kankakee (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $23.97 and $31.95. Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kankakee, while also 1% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.00 per litre in Kankakee (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $23.97 and $31.95. Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kankakee, while also 1% cheaper than other types, on average.