Trains tickets from Kansas City (MO) to Kankakee

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Next departures to Kankakee

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 18 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: June 19 at
    Destination city: Kankakee
    Destination location: Kankakee, IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 18 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: June 18 at
    Destination city: Kankakee
    Destination location: Kankakee, IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 18 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: June 18 at
    Destination city: Kankakee
    Destination location: Kankakee, IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 18 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: June 18 at
    Destination city: Kankakee
    Destination location: Kankakee, IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 18 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: June 19 at
    Destination city: Kankakee
    Destination location: Kankakee, IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Kansas City to Kankakee.

Average Price$116 - $152Average Duration12h 20m
15kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$159 - $481Average Duration14h 10m
56kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Kansas City to Kankakee

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Kankakee. The journey takes about 12 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $116, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
12h 20mAverage Duration
$116Cheapest ticket
15kgCO₂ emissions

Train Kansas City to Kankakee: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$187
Average train trip duration14h 10m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure7:01am
Distance381 miles (614 km)
Latest train departure7:11am

Kansas City to Kankakee Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Kansas City to Kankakee was searched and found on Jun 18, 2025 with a price of $146

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

You can expect to pay from $146 to $563 for a train ticket from Kansas City to Kankakee based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $146 which is on 2025-06-18.

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 Kansas City and Kankakee is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Kankakee.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Kankakee, 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 Kansas City and Kankakee 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.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Kansas City to Kankakee.

Did you know?

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

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.

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