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 54 miles from Kankakee. The shortest flight to Kankakee from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 34h 14m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kankakee. The train journey from Kankakee to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $63 for a 2h 05m trip. The train station in Kankakee is called Kankakee, and is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kankakee is to pick up a car hire from Chicago, which is about 54 miles from Kankakee. You’ll find branches of Budget and Avis, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kankakee, including American Airlines, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Kalamazoo, the bus ride to Kankakee takes 175 miles and will cost you around $57. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $182 for a journey of 230 miles.

Plane

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 Auckland and takes around 34h 14m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kankakee. The train journey from Kankakee to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $63 for a 2h 05m trip. The train station in Kankakee is called Kankakee, and is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kankakee is to pick up a car hire from Chicago, which is about 54 miles from Kankakee. You’ll find branches of Budget and Avis, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kankakee, including American Airlines, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Kalamazoo, the bus ride to Kankakee takes 175 miles and will cost you around $57. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $182 for a journey of 230 miles.

Airports near Kankakee

CMIChampaign University-Willard
BMIBloomington-Normal

Airlines serving Kankakee

KLM
Good (1,496 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,877 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,408 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,178 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,566 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,577 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,910 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,993 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,779 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,204 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,550 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (687 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (535 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,571 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,320 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (434 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (626 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (707 reviews)
Southwest
Excellent (4,331 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 $23.43 and $31.24. Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kankakee, while also 6% cheaper than other types, on average.

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 $23.43 and $31.24. Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kankakee, while also 6% cheaper than other types, on average.