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
$147
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kankakee in December
Estimated hotel price
$147
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 28h 13m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Kankakee, followed by Train. 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 $50 for a 1h 54m trip. The train station in Kankakee is called Kankakee, and is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kankakee, including American Airlines, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Madison, the bus ride to Kankakee takes 175 miles and will cost you around $90. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 195 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 28h 13m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Kankakee, followed by Train. 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 $50 for a 1h 54m trip. The train station in Kankakee is called Kankakee, and is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kankakee, including American Airlines, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Madison, the bus ride to Kankakee takes 175 miles and will cost you around $90. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 195 miles.

Airports near Kankakee

CMIChampaign University-Willard
BMIBloomington-Normal

Airlines serving Kankakee

KLM
Good (1,460 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,771 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,243 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,127 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,349 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,538 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,041 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,195 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,714 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,921 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,573 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (679 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,354 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (514 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (605 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,275 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (419 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (715 reviews)
Southwest
Excellent (4,302 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kankakee

Hiring a car in Kankakee

Expect to pay $1.44 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 $17.25 and $23.00. Economy (Kia Forte or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kankakee, while also 19% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.44 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 $17.25 and $23.00. Economy (Kia Forte or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kankakee, while also 19% cheaper than other types, on average.