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 Wellington and takes around 22h 12m.

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Avis, 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 Wellington and takes around 22h 12m.

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Avis, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near Kankakee

CMIChampaign University-Willard
BMIBloomington-Normal

Airlines serving Kankakee

KLM
Good (1,552 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,136 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,497 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,263 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,632 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,740 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,470 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,967 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,889 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,223 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,265 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,845 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (569 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (449 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,424 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (678 reviews)
Southwest
Excellent (4,229 reviews)
Volaris
Good (1,148 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kankakee

Hiring a car in Kankakee

Expect to pay $1.96 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 $23.49 and $31.32. The most frequently booked car type in Kankakee is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar) is, on average, 14% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.96 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 $23.49 and $31.32. The most frequently booked car type in Kankakee is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar) is, on average, 14% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.