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Today23 Jul
Tomorrow24 Jul
from US$20
Fri25 Jul
from US$21
Sat26 Jul
from US$20
Sun27 Jul
from US$21
Mon28 Jul
from US$20
Tue29 Jul
from US$20
Wed30 Jul
from US$20

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 24 July at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: 24 July at
    Destination city: Kankakee
    Destination location: Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 24 July at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: 24 July at
    Destination city: Kankakee
    Destination location: Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 24 July at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: West Chicago, (IL - Rapid Net Cafe Internet)
    Arrival time: 24 July at
    Destination city: Kankakee
    Destination location: Kankakee, (IL - Taco Del Norte-Kankakee)
    Operated by: Tornado BusTornado Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 24 July at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: 24 July at
    Destination city: Kankakee
    Destination location: Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 24 July at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: West Chicago, (IL - Rapid Net Cafe Internet)
    Arrival time: 24 July at
    Destination city: Kankakee
    Destination location: Kankakee, (IL - Taco Del Norte-Kankakee)
    Operated by: Tornado BusTornado Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Chicago to Kankakee

Average priceUS$15 - US$164Average duration55m
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Average priceUS$8 - US$174Average duration1h 11m
8kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
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busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to Kankakee

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Kankakee. The journey takes about 55 minutes and with fares starting at just US$15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day
55mAverage duration
US$15Cheapest ticket
2kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Kankakee: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$24
Average bus trip duration55m
Number of daily buses8
Earliest bus departure00:15
Distance53 miles
Latest bus departure17:10

Chicago to Kankakee Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Kankakee

  1. What's the distance between Chicago and Kankakee by coach?

    The distance between Chicago and Kankakee by coach is approximately 52 miles (84 km).

  2. How can I get from Chicago to Kankakee without driving?

    The best way to go from Chicago to Kankakee without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

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

Best price found
21/07
US$14
22/07
US$13
Today
US$13
24/07
US$13
25/07
US$14
26/07
US$13
27/07
US$14
28/07
US$13
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Kankakee was searched and found on 22 Jul 2025 with a price of US$13

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

You can expect to pay from US$13 to US$145 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Kankakee based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$13, which is on 2025-07-24.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Chicago and Kankakee!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Chicago to Kankakee, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Chicago to Kankakee will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Chicago to Kankakee while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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