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Charlotte to Kankakee trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Charlotte and Kankakee takes 45h 8m and the fastest train takes 39h 41m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Charlotte 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.

45h 8m
Duration
1,297 mi
Distance
$842
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Charlotte to Kankakee train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Charlotte and Kankakee. The service departs Charlotte at 7:45 PM in the evening, which arrives into Kankakee at 09:26:00. All services require a transfer at Cary and take an average of 45h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrak39h 41m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrak46h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrak46h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrak46h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrak46h 30m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Charlotte to Kankakee? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,297.3 mi
  • Duration: 45h 8m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Kankakee, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Kankakee via Cary and Chicago Union Station in around 31h 24m.

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