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Champaign to Kankakee bus & train schedule
Amtrak and FlixBus run 26 direct buses and trains a week from Champaign to Kankakee. The fastest takes 1 hour 1 minute; the first departure leaves at 2:50 AM and the last at 7:08 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 26
- Fastest trip
- 1h 01m
- First departure
- 2:50 AM
- Last departure
- 7:08 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:50 AM | 4:10 AM | 1h 20m | Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Kankakee Ricky Rocket Fuel Center | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 6:30 AM | 7:31 AM | 1h 01m | Daily | Champaign-Urbana to Kankakee | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:24 AM | 11:31 AM | 1h 07m | Daily | Champaign-Urbana to Kankakee | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:40 PM | 2:55 PM | 1h 15m | Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Kankakee Ricky Rocket Fuel Center | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 7:08 PM | 8:14 PM | 1h 06m | Daily | Champaign-Urbana to Kankakee | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Champaign Where you get off in Kankakee The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Champaign
- Champaign-Urbana Map of Champaign-Urbana (Google Maps)
Where buses and trains stop in Kankakee
Return trip: Kankakee to Champaign
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Champaign to Kankakee?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 1 hour 1 minute; the typical trip is 1 hour 7 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Champaign to Kankakee?
The earliest departure is at 2:50 AM (Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun) and the last at 7:08 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Champaign to Kankakee?
Amtrak and FlixBus run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Champaign?
Buses and trains to Kankakee leave from Champaign-Urbana.