Kankakee travel guide
Kankakee Tourism | Kankakee Guide
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
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.
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 Christchurch and takes around 28h 19m.
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 Europcar, among others, in Chicago.
Airlines serving Kankakee
Where to stay in popular areas of Kankakee
Hiring a car in Kankakee
Expect to pay $2.25 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 $26.99 and $35.98. Full-size (Chevrolet Traverse or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kankakee, while also 33% cheaper than other types, on average.