There are 4 ways to get from Indianapolis to Kankakee (Station) by bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train via Champaign
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Kankakeetrain Saluki / ...
4h 12m$62–98Drive 145.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Kankakee (Station)car 145.2 mi
2h 42m$25–36Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain Saluki / ...
7h 11m$138–216Bus, train
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain Saluki / ...
6h$59–93
Indianapolis to Kankakee (Station) by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Kankakee (Station) is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Kankakee (Station) is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Kankakee (Station). However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Kankakee via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Kankakee (Station) is 193 miles. The road distance is 146 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Kankakee (Station) without a car is to bus and train via Champaign which takes 4h 12m and costs $60 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Indianapolis to Kankakee (Station), including transfers.
Indianapolis to Kankakee (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
Kankakee (Station) is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 4:03 AM in Indianapolis and 3:03 AM in Kankakee (Station).
Indianapolis to Kankakee (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Kankakee (Station) is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Indianapolis to Kankakee (Station).
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Kankakee (Station), IL, USA?
You can take a train from Indianapolis to Kankakee via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 11m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Kankakee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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