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
$149
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kankakee in December
Estimated hotel price
$149
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 22h 09m.

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 $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $51 for a 2h 05m 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 American Airlines, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Indianapolis, the bus ride to Kankakee takes 330 km and will cost you around $119. From Monona, the ticket costs about $73 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 22h 09m.

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 $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $51 for a 2h 05m 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 American Airlines, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Indianapolis, the bus ride to Kankakee takes 330 km and will cost you around $119. From Monona, the ticket costs about $73 for a journey of 346 km.

Airports near Kankakee

CMIChampaign University-Willard
BMIBloomington-Normal

Airlines serving Kankakee

KLM
Good (1,468 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,780 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,272 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,132 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,408 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,033 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,202 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,727 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,917 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,569 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (680 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,403 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (519 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,283 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (608 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (423 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (714 reviews)
Southwest
Excellent (4,313 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kankakee

Hiring a car in Kankakee

Expect to pay $1.51 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 $18.11 and $24.14. Economy (Kia Forte or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kankakee, while also 14% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.51 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 $18.11 and $24.14. Economy (Kia Forte or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kankakee, while also 14% cheaper than other types, on average.