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Where to stay
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Kankakee travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kankakee

With a population of 27,537, Kankakee is a must-see destination in Illinois, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kankakee has to offer.

When to visit Kankakee

Kankakee in December
Estimated hotel price
$70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kankakee in December
Estimated hotel price
$70
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kankakee in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Kankakee, with an average rainfall of 1.5″.

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How to Get to Kankakee

Plane

Although Kankakee doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chicago All airports (CHI), which is located 54 miles from Kankakee. The shortest domestic flight to Kankakee departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kankakee. The train journey from Kankakee to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 54m trip. The train station in Kankakee is called Kankakee, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Kankakee is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 54 miles from Kankakee. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kankakee, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Madison, the bus ride to Kankakee takes 180 miles and will cost you around $74. From Champaign, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 190 miles.

Plane

Although Kankakee doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chicago All airports (CHI), which is located 54 miles from Kankakee. The shortest domestic flight to Kankakee departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kankakee. The train journey from Kankakee to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 54m trip. The train station in Kankakee is called Kankakee, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Kankakee is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 54 miles from Kankakee. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kankakee, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Madison, the bus ride to Kankakee takes 180 miles and will cost you around $74. From Champaign, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 190 miles.

Airports near Kankakee

CMIChampaign University-Willard
BMIBloomington-Normal

Airlines serving Kankakee

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,464 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,069 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,165 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (643 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (385 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (285 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,826 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (734 reviews)
Southwest
Excellent (4,294 reviews)
Volaris
Good (1,174 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kankakee

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bourbonnais East - Bradley
2 stars
Excellent (9, 169 reviews)
$126+
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Best Western Plus Bourbonnais Hotel & Suites
2 stars
Good (7.7, 385 reviews)
$96+
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Red Roof Inn Bourbonnais
2 stars
Good (7.7, 271 reviews)
$57+
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Comfort Inn Bourbonnais near I-57
2 stars
Good (7.5, 568 reviews)
$92+
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Quality Inn Bradley- Bourbonnais
2 stars
Good (7.5, 101 reviews)
$37+
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Hilton Garden Inn Kankakee
3 stars
Good (7, 380 reviews)
$113+
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Renting a car in Kankakee

Renting a car in Kankakee costs $67 per day, on average, or $201 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 21% more expensive than at Chicago O'Hare Intl.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Kankakee (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

Renting a car in Kankakee costs $67 per day, on average, or $201 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 21% more expensive than at Chicago O'Hare Intl.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Kankakee (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

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