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Kankakee to Chicago bus & train schedule
Amtrak and FlixBus run 26 direct buses and trains a week from Kankakee to Chicago. The fastest takes 55 minutes; the first departure leaves at 4:15 AM and the last at 8:14 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 26
- Fastest trip
- 55m
- First departure
- 4:15 AM
- Last departure
- 8:14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:15 AM | 5:10 AM | 55m | Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Kankakee Ricky Rocket Fuel Center to Chicago 95th / Dan Ryan | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 7:33 AM | 9:15 AM | 1h 42m | Daily | Kankakee to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:31 AM | 1:00 PM | 1h 29m | Daily | Kankakee to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:55 PM | 4:05 PM | 1h 10m | Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Kankakee Ricky Rocket Fuel Center to Chicago Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 8:14 PM | 9:45 PM | 1h 31m | Daily | Kankakee to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Kankakee
Where buses and trains stop in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to Kankakee
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Kankakee to Chicago?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 55 minutes; the typical trip is 1 hour 29 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Kankakee to Chicago?
The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM (Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun) and the last at 8:14 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Kankakee to Chicago?
Amtrak and FlixBus run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Kankakee?
Buses and trains to Chicago leave from Kankakee Amtrak station and Kankakee Ricky Rocket Fuel Center.