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Chicago to Kankakee bus & train schedule
Amtrak and FlixBus run 26 direct buses and trains a week from Chicago to Kankakee. The fastest takes 1 hour 10 minutes; the first departure leaves at 12:15 AM and the last at 8:05 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 26
- Fastest trip
- 1h 10m
- First departure
- 12:15 AM
- Last departure
- 8:05 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:15 AM | 1:35 AM | 1h 20m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Chicago Bus Station to Kankakee Ricky Rocket Fuel Center | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 8:15 AM | 9:26 AM | 1h 11m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to Kankakee | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:05 PM | 5:15 PM | 1h 10m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to Kankakee | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:05 PM | 6:20 PM | 1h 15m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Chicago Bus Station to Kankakee Ricky Rocket Fuel Center | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 8:05 PM | 9:21 PM | 1h 16m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to Kankakee | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Chicago Where you get off in Kankakee The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Chicago
Where buses and trains stop in Kankakee
Return trip: Kankakee to Chicago
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Chicago to Kankakee?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 1 hour 10 minutes; the typical trip is 1 hour 15 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Chicago to Kankakee?
The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM (Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun) and the last at 8:05 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Chicago to Kankakee?
Amtrak and FlixBus run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Chicago?
Buses and trains to Kankakee leave from Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station.