There are 2 ways to get from Kankakee to Rockford by train, bus, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kankakee to Rockford is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Kankakee to Rockford is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs $22 - $35.
The distance between Kankakee and Rockford is 145 miles. The road distance is 122.2 miles.
The best way to get from Kankakee to Rockford without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 38m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Kankakee to Rockford, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kankakee to Rockford is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Kankakee to Rockford.
There are 65+ hotels available in Rockford.
What companies run services between Kankakee, IL, USA and Rockford, IL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Kankakee to Rockford. However, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, take the bus to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal, then take the taxi to Rockford. Alternatively, you can drive from Kankakee to Rockford in around 2h 49m.
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
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $14–35
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