The average train between Pontiac and Kankakee takes 7h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Pontiac 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 Pontiac and Kankakee. The earliest departure is at 11:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontiac is at 8:46 PM which arrives into Kankakee at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Pontiac to Kankakee. However, there are services departing from Pontiac station and arriving at Kankakee station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
Pontiac to Kankakee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Pontiac Station.
Pontiac to Kankakee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kankakee station.
Book your Pontiac to Kankakee train tickets online with Amtrak.
The distance between Pontiac and Kankakee is 69.8 km. The road distance is 238 km.
You can take a train from Pontiac Station to Kankakee via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 5m.