Trains tickets from Carbondale to Kankakee

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Next departures for Carbondale to Kankakee on October 13
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Compare 2 ways to go from Carbondale to Kankakee.

Average Price$49 - $78Average Duration7h 45m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average Price$26 - $237Average Duration4h 1m
36kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Carbondale to Kankakee

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Kankakee. The journey takes about 4 hours 1 minute and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day
4h 1mAverage Duration
$26Cheapest ticket
36kgCO₂ emissions

Train Carbondale to Kankakee: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$45
Average train trip duration4h 1m
Number of daily trains4
Earliest train departure1:16am
Distance245 miles (395 km)
Latest train departure4:15pm

Carbondale to Kankakee Train

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10/11
$35
10/12
$42
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Carbondale to Kankakee was searched and found on Oct 11, 2025 with a price of $35

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

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 Carbondale 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.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Kankakee, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Carbondale and Kankakee compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Carbondale 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.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Carbondale to Kankakee?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Carbondale and Kankakee is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $45 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $26. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Kankakee, choose the train, as it will take you from Carbondale to Kankakee in about 4h 1m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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