Bus Tickets from New York City to Kankakee

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Next departures for New York City to Kankakee on October 9
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
GW Bridge
Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
New York Port Authority
Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
New York Port Authority
Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)No tags
FlixBus
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
New York Port Authority
Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New York City to Kankakee

Bus
Average PriceUS$167 - US$245Average Duration1d 6h
29kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$195 - US$272Average Duration1d 7h
106kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from New York City to Kankakee

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Kankakee. The journey takes about 1 day, 6 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$167, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day
1d 6hAverage Duration
US$167Cheapest ticket
29kgCO₂ emissions

Bus New York City to Kankakee: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$178
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 6h
Number of daily buses7
Earliest bus departure8:00am
Distance1162 km
Latest bus departure10:50pm

New York City to Kankakee Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip New York City - Kankakee

  1. What is the travel distance from New York City to Kankakee?

    The distance between New York City and Kankakee is approximately 1166 km (723 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from New York City to Kankakee?

    Buses departing from Chinatown in New York City will take you to Kankakee Bus Station in Kankakee.

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York City to Kankakee was searched and found on Oct 9, 2025 with a price of US$189

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

You can expect to pay from US$189 to US$189 for a bus ticket from New York City to Kankakee based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$189 which is on 2025-10-09.

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Did you know?

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What's the cheapest way to go from New York City to Kankakee?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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