There are 5 ways to get from Kankakee to Peru by train (Amtrak), train, bus, 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
4h 16m$89–152Drive 79.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kankakee to Perucar 79.7 mi
1h 43m$15–21Train, bus
- Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago to La Salle / Perubus Btw 1201
4h 28m$66–104Train, bus via Oglesby
- Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesbybus Greyhound US0145S
6h 25m$79–128Bus
- Take the bus from Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus Milwaukee / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago to La Salle / Perubus Btw 1201
6h 56m$90–204
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kankakee to Peru is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Kankakee to Peru is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Kankakee to Peru. However, there are services departing from Chestnut & N. Schuyler and arriving at La Salle / Peru via Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee, California & 35th Street, LaSalle & 35th Street and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Kankakee to Peru station. However, there are services departing from Kankakee and arriving at Mendota Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Kankakee and Peru is 155 miles. The road distance is 80.2 miles.
The best way to get from Kankakee to Peru without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs $85 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Kankakee to Peru, including transfers.
Kankakee to Peru bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee station.
Kankakee to Peru train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kankakee station.
The best way to get from Kankakee to Peru is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs $85 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $210 and takes 6h 56m.
What companies run services between Kankakee, IL, USA and Peru, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Kankakee to Peru via Chicago Union Station and Mendota Station in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chestnut & N. Schuyler to Peru via Stop 340157, Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee, California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, LaSalle & 35th Street, Clark & Harrison, Chicago, and La Salle / Peru in around 6h 56m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Chicago to La Salle / Peru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesby
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–65
Bus from Chicago to La Salle / Peru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesby
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee to Tornado Bus Co - Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–130
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $35–130
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More Questions & Answers
Kankakee to Peru bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Tornado Bus Co - Chicago station.
Kankakee to Peru train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kankakee to Peru is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Kankakee to Peru.
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