There are 4 ways to get from Benton Harbor to Kankakee by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain Saluki / ...
4h 13m$48–99Drive 121.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Benton Harbor to Kankakeecar 121.4 mi
2h 11m$23–32Bus, train
- Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain Saluki / ...
4h 22m$40–76Bus
- Take the bus from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago to Tacos Del Norte - Kankakeebus Chicago / ...
5h 53m$54–96
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Benton Harbor to Kankakee is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Benton Harbor to Kankakee is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Benton Harbor station to Kankakee. However, there are services departing from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station and arriving at Chestnut & N. Schuyler via Jackson & Clinton, State & Jackson, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, Chicago and Stop 340157. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Benton Harbor station to Kankakee. However, there are services departing from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station and arriving at Kankakee via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Benton Harbor and Kankakee is 148 miles. The road distance is 122.1 miles.
The best way to get from Benton Harbor to Kankakee without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Benton Harbor to Kankakee, including transfers.
Benton Harbor to Kankakee bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station.
Benton Harbor to Kankakee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station.
The best way to get from Benton Harbor to Kankakee is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $100 and takes 5h 53m.
What companies run services between Benton Harbor, MI, USA and Kankakee, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Benton Harbor to Kankakee via St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Benton Harbor to Chestnut & N. Schuyler via St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station, Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Jackson & Dearborn, State & Jackson, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, California & 35th Street, Chicago, Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee, and Stop 340157 in around 5h 53m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Chicago to Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $10–35
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More Questions & Answers
Benton Harbor to Kankakee bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Kankakee is 1h behind Benton Harbor. It is currently 12:01 AM in Benton Harbor and 11:01 PM in Kankakee.
Benton Harbor to Kankakee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Benton Harbor to Kankakee is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Benton Harbor to Kankakee.
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