There are 4 ways to get from Kankakee to Starved Rock State Park by train, taxi, 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, taxi (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Mendota Station to Starved Rock State Parktaxi
4h 23m$115–177Drive 71.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kankakee to Starved Rock State Parkcar 71.6 mi
1h 42m$14–19Train, bus via Champaign
- Take the train from Kankakee to Champaign-Urbanatrain Saluki / ...
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Oglesbybus Greyhound US0145S
4h 43m$67–118Train, bus
- Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesbybus Greyhound US0145S
6h 31m$68–117
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kankakee to Starved Rock State Park is to drive which costs $13 - $19 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Kankakee to Starved Rock State Park is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $13 - $19.
The distance between Kankakee and Starved Rock State Park is 165 miles. The road distance is 72 miles.
The best way to get from Kankakee to Starved Rock State Park without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h 23m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Kankakee to Starved Rock State Park, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kankakee to Starved Rock State Park is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Kankakee to Starved Rock State Park.
There are 37+ hotels available in Starved Rock State Park.
What companies run services between Kankakee, IL, USA and Starved Rock State Park, IL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Kankakee to Starved Rock State Park. However, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, take the train to Mendota Station, then take the taxi to Starved Rock State Park. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kankakee to Starved Rock State Park via Champaign-Urbana, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, and Oglesby in around 4h 43m.
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
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kankakee to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Oglesby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesby
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- $70–85
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