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
$152
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kankakee in December
Estimated hotel price
$152
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 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Kankakee, followed by Train. The train journey from Kankakee to East Lansing takes 3h 51m and costs around $55 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Rapids, expect to pay about $50 for a 4h 08m trip. The train station in Kankakee is called Kankakee, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kankakee, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Lafayette, the bus ride to Kankakee takes 193 km and will cost you around $115. From Monona, the ticket costs about $147 for a journey of 346 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 18h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Kankakee, followed by Train. The train journey from Kankakee to East Lansing takes 3h 51m and costs around $55 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Rapids, expect to pay about $50 for a 4h 08m trip. The train station in Kankakee is called Kankakee, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kankakee, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Lafayette, the bus ride to Kankakee takes 193 km and will cost you around $115. From Monona, the ticket costs about $147 for a journey of 346 km.

Airports near Kankakee

CMIChampaign University-Willard
BMIBloomington-Normal

Airlines serving Kankakee

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,014 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,617 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,060 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,692 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,515 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,070 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,894 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,662 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,185 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,624 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (677 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (485 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,064 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,220 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (401 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (702 reviews)
Southwest
Excellent (4,258 reviews)
Volaris
Good (1,165 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kankakee

Hiring a car in Kankakee

Expect to pay $1.48 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 $17.68 and $23.58.

Expect to pay $1.48 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 $17.68 and $23.58.