There are 4 ways to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Kankakee by subway, train, rideshare, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway, train
best- Take the subway from O'Hare to LaSallesubway Blue Line
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain Saluki / ...
3h 5m$20–45Drive 63.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Kankakeecar 63.1 mi
1h 37m$12–17Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago O'Hare-ORD to Kankakee63.1 mi
1h 37mFly, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ORD - CMI
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Kankakeetrain
3h 21m$75–331
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Kankakee by subway, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Kankakee is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Kankakee is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Kankakee. However, there are services departing from O'Hare and arriving at Kankakee via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) and Kankakee is 75 miles. The road distance is 63.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Kankakee without a car is to subway and train which takes 3h 5m and costs $19 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Kankakee, including transfers.
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Kankakee train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from O'Hare station.
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Kankakee train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at LaSalle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Kankakee is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Kankakee.
There are 13+ hotels available in Kankakee.
What companies run services between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), USA and Kankakee, IL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Kankakee. However, you can take the subway to LaSalle, walk to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Kankakee. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Chicago O'Hare-ORD to Kankakee on demand, and the journey takes 1h 37m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from O'Hare to LaSalle
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Kankakee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago O'Hare-ORD to Kankakee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) and Kankakee. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.