What is the distance between Kankakee and Chicago?

The distance between Kankakee and Chicago is around 84 km (52 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Kankakee to Chicago?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Kankakee Bus Station, in Kankakee, and end it at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago.

Bus Kankakee to Chicago from $13 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Kankakee to Chicago on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:50pm	Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)	1h 40m	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:25am	Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)	55m	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
Bus	4:25am	Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)	1h 20m	5:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	9:55am	Kankakee, (IL - Taco Del Norte-Kankakee)	1h	10:55am	Chicago, IL	No tags
Bus	2:50pm	Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)	1h 5m	3:55pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Kankakee to Chicago on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:25am	Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)	1h 20m	5:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:25am	Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)	55m	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
Bus	2:50pm	Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)	1h 40m	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	9:55am	Kankakee, (IL - Taco Del Norte-Kankakee)	1h	10:55am	Chicago, IL	No tags
Bus	2:50pm	Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)	1h 5m	3:55pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Kankakee to Chicago on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:50pm	Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)	1h 40m	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:25am	Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)	55m	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
Bus	4:25am	Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)	1h 20m	5:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	9:55am	Kankakee, (IL - Taco Del Norte-Kankakee)	1h	10:55am	Chicago, IL	No tags
Bus	2:50pm	Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)	1h 5m	3:55pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Kankakee to Chicago on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:25am	Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)	1h 20m	5:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:25am	Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)	55m	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
Bus	2:50pm	Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)	1h 40m	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	9:55am	Kankakee, (IL - Taco Del Norte-Kankakee)	1h	10:55am	Chicago, IL	No tags
Bus	2:50pm	Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)	1h 5m	3:55pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Kankakee to Chicago on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:25am	Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)	1h 20m	5:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:25am	Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)	55m	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
Bus	2:50pm	Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)	1h 40m	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	9:55am	Kankakee, (IL - Taco Del Norte-Kankakee)	1h	10:55am	Chicago, IL	No tags
Bus	2:50pm	Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)	1h 5m	3:55pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Kankakee to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 hour, and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

1hAverage Duration

86 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$24 - $228	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$12 - $292	Average Duration1h 31m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Kankakee and Chicago?

Stops in Kankakee

A
Kankakee Bus Station
2125 S Schuyler Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901, USA
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B
Taco Del Norte - Kankakee
107 Village Square Shopping CTR, Bradley, IL 60915, USA

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,384 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Tornado Bus

3/5155 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.7

Amtrak

4/55,596 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Kankakee to Chicago by bus

What is the distance between Kankakee and Chicago?
The distance between Kankakee and Chicago is around 84 km (52 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Kankakee to Chicago?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Kankakee Bus Station, in Kankakee, and end it at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-18

$15

11-19

$188

Today

$18

11-21

$19

11-22

$19

11-23

$18

11-24

$16

11-25

$17

The cheapest trip from Kankakee to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $15

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Kankakee to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $15 to $217 for a bus ticket from Kankakee to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-11-24.

Usually Tornado Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.