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
$150
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kankakee in December
Estimated hotel price
$150
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 18h 42m.

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 Budget and Thrifty, among others, in Chicago.

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 18h 42m.

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 Budget and Thrifty, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near Kankakee

CMIChampaign University-Willard
BMIBloomington-Normal

Airlines serving Kankakee

KLM
Good (1,526 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,028 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,395 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,224 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,596 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,778 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,911 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,920 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,834 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,492 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (554 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (440 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (689 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,651 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,351 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (645 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (706 reviews)
Southwest
Excellent (4,256 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kankakee

Hiring a car in Kankakee

Expect to pay $2.18 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 $26.10 and $34.79. Full-size (Chevrolet Traverse or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kankakee, while also 8% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.18 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 $26.10 and $34.79. Full-size (Chevrolet Traverse or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kankakee, while also 8% cheaper than other types, on average.