How much is the train ticket from Kankakee to St. Louis?

The cheapest train tickets from Kankakee to St. Louis start from $40. The average price for this train route is around $108. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Kankakee to St. Louis?

The average train ride duration from Kankakee to St. Louis is 11h 54m, covering a distance of 212 miles (342 km). The quickest train can get you there in 8h 7m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the Kankakee to St. Louis route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 2 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Kankakee to St. Louis?

The earliest train departs from Kankakee to St. Louis at 7:13am. And the latest train departs at 12:31pm.

Train Kankakee to St. Louis from $37 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Kankakee to St. Louis on December 12
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:31pm	Kankakee, IL	9h 52m	10:23pm	Gateway Station	Cheapest
9:23pm	Kankakee, IL	8h 7m	5:30am	Gateway Station	Fastest
7:33am	Kankakee, IL	11h 34m	7:07pm	Gateway Station	No tags
7:33am	Kankakee, IL	14h 50m	10:23pm	Gateway Station	No tags
12:31pm	Kankakee, IL	9h 52m	10:23pm	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures for Kankakee to St. Louis on December 13
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:33am	Kankakee, IL	14h 50m	10:23pm	Gateway Station	Cheapest
9:23pm	Kankakee, IL	8h 7m	5:30am	Gateway Station	Fastest
7:33am	Kankakee, IL	11h 34m	7:07pm	Gateway Station	No tags
7:33am	Kankakee, IL	11h 34m	7:07pm	Gateway Station	No tags
7:33am	Kankakee, IL	14h 50m	10:23pm	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures for Kankakee to St. Louis on December 14
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:23pm	Kankakee, IL	8h 7m	5:30am	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest
7:33am	Kankakee, IL	11h 34m	7:07pm	Gateway Station	No tags
7:33am	Kankakee, IL	11h 34m	7:07pm	Gateway Station	No tags
7:33am	Kankakee, IL	14h 50m	10:23pm	Gateway Station	No tags
7:33am	Kankakee, IL	14h 50m	10:23pm	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures for Kankakee to St. Louis on December 15
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:33am	Kankakee, IL	14h 50m	10:23pm	Gateway Station	Cheapest
9:23pm	Kankakee, IL	8h 7m	5:30am	Gateway Station	Fastest
7:33am	Kankakee, IL	11h 34m	7:07pm	Gateway Station	No tags
7:33am	Kankakee, IL	11h 34m	7:07pm	Gateway Station	No tags
7:33am	Kankakee, IL	14h 50m	10:23pm	Gateway Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 4:43 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Kankakee to St. Louis

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach St. Louis. The journey takes about 4 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

4h 55mAverage Duration

213 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$46 - $93	Average Duration4h 55m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$40 - $551	Average Duration11h 54m	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,639 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5639 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $40

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Kankakee to St. Louis by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Kankakee to St. Louis?
The cheapest train tickets from Kankakee to St. Louis start from $40. The average price for this train route is around $108. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Kankakee to St. Louis?
The average train ride duration from Kankakee to St. Louis is 11h 54m, covering a distance of 212 miles (342 km). The quickest train can get you there in 8h 7m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Kankakee to St. Louis route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Kankakee to St. Louis?
The earliest train departs from Kankakee to St. Louis at 7:13am. And the latest train departs at 12:31pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12/10

$75

12/11

$78

Today

$90

12/13

$78

12/14

$96

12/15

$75

12/16

No data

12/17

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The cheapest trip from Kankakee to St. Louis was searched and found on Dec 10, 2025 with a price of $75

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

You can expect to pay from $75 to $516 for a train ticket from Kankakee to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $75 which is on 2025-12-15.