MS → IL · about 623 miles
Jackson to Kankakee train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Jackson to Kankakee. The fastest takes 13 hours 51 minutes; every train leaves at 5:40 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 13h 51m
- Leaves at
- 5:40 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Jackson and arrives at Kankakee. 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 | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:40 PM | 7:31 AM +1 day | 13h 51m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Jackson Where you get off in Kankakee The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Jackson
- Jackson Union Station Map of Jackson Union Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Kankakee
Return trip: Kankakee to Jackson
Questions
How long is the train from Jackson to Kankakee?
The fastest direct train takes 13 hours 51 minutes.
What time is the first train from Jackson to Kankakee?
Every departure is at 5:40 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Jackson to Kankakee?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Jackson?
Trains to Kankakee leave from Jackson Union Station.