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
$145
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kankakee in December
Estimated hotel price
$145
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 18h 03m.

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 Kalamazoo, expect to pay about $61 for a 2h 19m 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 Greyhound, Amtrak and Tornado Bus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Kankakee takes 80 miles and will cost you around $89. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $68 for a journey of 220 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 18h 03m.

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 Kalamazoo, expect to pay about $61 for a 2h 19m 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 Greyhound, Amtrak and Tornado Bus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Kankakee takes 80 miles and will cost you around $89. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $68 for a journey of 220 miles.

Airports near Kankakee

CMIChampaign University-Willard
BMIBloomington-Normal

Airlines serving Kankakee

KLM
Good (1,455 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,749 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,205 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,293 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,534 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,049 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,704 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,192 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,919 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,577 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (508 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,295 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,262 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Good (416 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (582 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (711 reviews)
Southwest
Excellent (4,285 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kankakee

Hiring a car in Kankakee

Expect to pay $1.41 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 $16.89 and $22.51.

Expect to pay $1.41 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 $16.89 and $22.51.