Trains tickets from Kankakee to Carbondale

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TodayMay 28
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from $31
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 29 at
    Departure city: Kankakee
    Departure location: Kankakee, IL
    Arrival time: May 29 at
    Destination city: Carbondale
    Destination location: Carbondale (Amtrak), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 29 at
    Departure city: Kankakee
    Departure location: Kankakee, IL
    Arrival time: May 30 at
    Destination city: Carbondale
    Destination location: Carbondale (Amtrak), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 29 at
    Departure city: Kankakee
    Departure location: Kankakee, IL
    Arrival time: May 29 at
    Destination city: Carbondale
    Destination location: Carbondale (Amtrak), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 29 at
    Departure city: Kankakee
    Departure location: Kankakee, IL
    Arrival time: May 29 at
    Destination city: Carbondale
    Destination location: Carbondale (Amtrak), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 29 at
    Departure city: Kankakee
    Departure location: Kankakee, IL
    Arrival time: May 29 at
    Destination city: Carbondale
    Destination location: Carbondale (Amtrak), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Kankakee to Carbondale.

Bus
Average Price$88 - $88Average Duration4h 18m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$45 - $79Average Duration4h 20m
36kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Kankakee to Carbondale

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Carbondale. The journey takes about 4 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day
4h 20mAverage Duration
$45Cheapest ticket
36kgCO₂ emissions

Train Kankakee to Carbondale: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$54
Average train trip duration4h 20m
Number of daily trains5
Earliest train departure9:27am
Distance245 miles (395 km)
Latest train departure9:23pm

Kankakee to Carbondale Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Kankakee to Carbondale was searched and found on May 29, 2025 with a price of $28

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

You can expect to pay from $28 to $165 for a train ticket from Kankakee to Carbondale based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $28 which is on 2025-05-29.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Kankakee and Carbondale is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Carbondale.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Carbondale you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Kankakee and Carbondale compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Kankakee to Carbondale, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

What's the cheapest way to go from Kankakee to Carbondale?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Kankakee and Carbondale is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $54 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $45. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Carbondale, choose the train, as it will take you from Kankakee to Carbondale in about 4h 18m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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