The average train between Bloomington and Kankakee takes 7h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Bloomington to Kankakee. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Bloomington and Kankakee. The earliest departure is at 11:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bloomington is at 8:17 PM which arrives into Kankakee at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bloomington to Kankakee. However, there are services departing from Bloomington station and arriving at Kankakee station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
Bloomington to Kankakee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
Bloomington to Kankakee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kankakee station.
Book your Bloomington to Kankakee train tickets online with Amtrak.
The distance between Bloomington and Kankakee is 118.7 km. The road distance is 289 km.
You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Kankakee via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 30m.