With a population of 27,537, Kankakee is a must-see destination in Illinois, United States.
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.
Although Kankakee doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chicago All airports (CHI), which is located 54 miles from Kankakee. The shortest flight to Kankakee from New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 29h 59m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kankakee. The train journey from Kankakee to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $45 for a 2h 05m trip. The train station in Kankakee is called Kankakee, and is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kankakee, including Amtrak, Greyhound and Bus. From Monona, the bus ride to Kankakee takes 210 miles and will cost you around $71. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $146 for a journey of 225 miles.
Expect to pay $1.55 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 $18.55 and $24.73. The most frequently booked car type in Kankakee is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.