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
$146
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kankakee in December
Estimated hotel price
$146
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 18h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kankakee. 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 $32 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 Lafayette, the bus ride to Kankakee takes 209 km and will cost you around $95. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $61 for a journey of 314 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 18h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kankakee. 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 $32 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 Lafayette, the bus ride to Kankakee takes 209 km and will cost you around $95. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $61 for a journey of 314 km.

Airports near Kankakee

CMIChampaign University-Willard
BMIBloomington-Normal

Airlines serving Kankakee

KLM
Good (1,450 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,719 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,169 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,106 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,251 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,053 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,701 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,188 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,916 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,578 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (503 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,248 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,255 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Good (412 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (582 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (710 reviews)
Southwest
Excellent (4,280 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kankakee

Hiring a car in Kankakee

Expect to pay $1.42 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 $16.95 and $22.60.

Expect to pay $1.42 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 $16.95 and $22.60.