How far is Chicago from Kankakee?

The distance between Chicago and Kankakee is around 84 km (52 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Kankakee?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago, and end it at Kankakee Bus Station, in Kankakee.

Bus Chicago to Kankakee from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Kankakee on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1h 40m	6:10pm	Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)	Cheapest
	Bus	5:10pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1h	6:10pm	Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)	Fastest

Next departures for Chicago to Kankakee on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1h 20m	1:35am	Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)	Cheapest
Bus	12:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	55m	1:35am	Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)	Fastest
Bus	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1h 40m	6:10pm	Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)	No tags
Bus	10:00am	West Chicago, (IL - Rapid Net Cafe Internet)	4h 25m	2:25pm	Kankakee, (IL - Taco Del Norte-Kankakee)	No tags
Bus	5:10pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1h	6:10pm	Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Kankakee on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1h 20m	1:35am	Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)	Cheapest
Bus	12:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	55m	1:35am	Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)	Fastest
Bus	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1h 40m	6:10pm	Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)	No tags
Bus	10:00am	West Chicago, (IL - Rapid Net Cafe Internet)	4h 25m	2:25pm	Kankakee, (IL - Taco Del Norte-Kankakee)	No tags
Bus	5:10pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1h	6:10pm	Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Kankakee on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1h 20m	1:35am	Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)	Cheapest
Bus	12:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	55m	1:35am	Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)	Fastest
Bus	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1h 40m	6:10pm	Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)	No tags
Bus	10:00am	West Chicago, (IL - Rapid Net Cafe Internet)	4h 25m	2:25pm	Kankakee, (IL - Taco Del Norte-Kankakee)	No tags
Bus	5:10pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1h	6:10pm	Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Kankakee on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	55m	1:35am	Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1h 20m	1:35am	Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)	No tags
Bus	10:00am	West Chicago, (IL - Rapid Net Cafe Internet)	4h 25m	2:25pm	Kankakee, (IL - Taco Del Norte-Kankakee)	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1h 40m	6:10pm	Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Chicago, IL	55m	2:25pm	Kankakee, (IL - Taco Del Norte-Kankakee)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Kankakee on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1h 20m	1:35am	Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)	Cheapest
Bus	12:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	55m	1:35am	Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)	Fastest
Bus	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1h 40m	6:10pm	Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)	No tags
Bus	10:00am	West Chicago, (IL - Rapid Net Cafe Internet)	4h 25m	2:25pm	Kankakee, (IL - Taco Del Norte-Kankakee)	No tags
Bus	5:10pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1h	6:10pm	Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Kankakee on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1h 20m	1:35am	Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)	Cheapest
Bus	12:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	55m	1:35am	Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)	Fastest
Bus	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1h 40m	6:10pm	Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)	No tags
Bus	10:00am	West Chicago, (IL - Rapid Net Cafe Internet)	4h 25m	2:25pm	Kankakee, (IL - Taco Del Norte-Kankakee)	No tags
Bus	5:10pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1h	6:10pm	Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:16 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Kankakee

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Kankakee. The journey takes about 1 hour 11 minutes, and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

1h 11mAverage Duration

87 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$12 - $267	Average Duration1h 12m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$12 - $330	Average Duration1h 11m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Kankakee?

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Stops in Kankakee

A
Kankakee Bus Station
2125 S Schuyler Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901, USA
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B
Taco Del Norte - Kankakee
107 Village Square Shopping CTR, Bradley, IL 60915, USA

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FlixBus

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Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

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3/5155 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.5

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Amtrak

4/55,597 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Kankakee by bus

How far is Chicago from Kankakee?
The distance between Chicago and Kankakee is around 84 km (52 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Kankakee?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago, and end it at Kankakee Bus Station, in Kankakee.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-19

$188

11-20

$15

Today

$16

11-22

$16

11-23

$16

11-24

$16

11-25

$16

11-26

$19

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Kankakee was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $15

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Kankakee, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $15 to $239 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Kankakee based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-11-22.

Usually Tornado Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.