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New York to Kankakee trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between New York and Kankakee takes 26h 45m and the fastest train takes 26h 35m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from New York 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.

26h 45m
Duration
1,012 mi
Distance
$655
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

New York to Kankakee train times

Trains run 6 times a week between New York and Kankakee. The service departs New York at 3:40 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Kankakee at 17:15:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 26h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak26h 35m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak27h 35m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak26h 35m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak26h 35m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak26h 35m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak26h 35m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from New York 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: 1,012.3 mi
  • Duration: 26h 45m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Kankakee, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Kankakee via Chicago Union Station in around 21h 43m.

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