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
$153
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kankakee in December
Estimated hotel price
$153
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 21h 07m.

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 Thrifty and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.

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 21h 07m.

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 Thrifty and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near Kankakee

CMIChampaign University-Willard
BMIBloomington-Normal

Airlines serving Kankakee

KLM
Good (1,575 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,227 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,597 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,252 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,463 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,980 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,919 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,584 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,309 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,076 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (581 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,446 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (462 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (678 reviews)
Southwest
Excellent (4,194 reviews)
Volaris
Good (1,136 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kankakee

Hiring a car in Kankakee

Expect to pay $2.15 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 $25.80 and $34.40. Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kankakee, while also 19% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.15 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 $25.80 and $34.40. Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kankakee, while also 19% cheaper than other types, on average.