IL → MS · about 623 miles

Kankakee to Jackson train schedule

Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Kankakee to Jackson. The fastest takes 14 hours 17 minutes; every train leaves at 9:23 PM.

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Trains a week
7
Fastest trip
14h 17m
Leaves at
9:23 PM

Timetable

Every train leaves from Kankakee and arrives at Jackson. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.

Direct trains from Kankakee, IL to Jackson, MS
DepartsArrivesDurationDaysRail company
9:23 PM11:40 AM +1 day14h 17mDailyAmtrak
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Where to board in Kankakee Where you get off in Jackson The route of the busiest trip

Where to catch the train in Kankakee

Where the train stops in Jackson

Return trip: Jackson to Kankakee

Questions

How long is the train from Kankakee to Jackson?

The fastest direct train takes 14 hours 17 minutes.

What time is the first train from Kankakee to Jackson?

Every departure is at 9:23 PM (Daily).

Which rail companies go from Kankakee to Jackson?

Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.

Where do I catch the train in Kankakee?

Trains to Jackson leave from Kankakee Amtrak station.