Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Downtown Greyhound Station | Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center) | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan | Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center) | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Downtown Greyhound Station | Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center) | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | West Chicago, (IL - Rapid Net Cafe Internet) | Kankakee, (IL - Taco Del Norte-Kankakee) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan | Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center) | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Kankakee
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.
Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Kankakee?
Stops in Chicago
- A630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
- 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
- A2125 S Schuyler Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901, USA
- B
Taco Del Norte - Kankakee
107 Village Square Shopping CTR, Bradley, IL 60915, USA
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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.
The cheapest trip from Chicago to Kankakee was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $16To 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 $16 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 2025-11-28.
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.
What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Kankakee?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
