Trains tickets from Austin (TX), US to Kankakee

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: June 19 at
    Departure city: Austin
    Departure location: Austin, TX
    Arrival time: June 20 at
    Destination city: Kankakee
    Destination location: Kankakee, IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 19 at
    Departure city: Austin
    Departure location: Austin, TX
    Arrival time: June 20 at
    Destination city: Kankakee
    Destination location: Kankakee, IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Austin to Kankakee.

Bus
Average Price$160 - $363Average Duration1d 12h
37kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$311 - $816Average Duration1d 11h
136kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Austin to Kankakee

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Kankakee. The journey takes about 1 day, 12 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $160, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day
1d 12hAverage Duration
$160Cheapest ticket
37kgCO₂ emissions

Train Austin to Kankakee: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$323
Average train trip duration1d 11h
Number of daily trains1.5
Earliest train departure9:24am
Distance930 miles (1499 km)

Austin to Kankakee Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Austin to Kankakee was searched and found on Jun 19, 2025 with a price of $717

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

You can expect to pay from $717 to $787 for a train ticket from Austin to Kankakee based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $717 which is on 2025-06-19.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Austin to Kankakee is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Kankakee, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Austin and Kankakee, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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Train from Kankakee to Austin

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