There are 4 ways to get from Lafayette to Kankakee by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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 (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain Saluki / ...
4h 31m$42–84Drive 84.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lafayette to Kankakeecar 84.5 mi
2h$16–23Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain Saluki / ...
5h 35m$57–120Bus
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Tacos Del Norte - Kankakeebus Chicago / ...
6h 11m$66–181
Lafayette to Kankakee by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lafayette to Kankakee is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Lafayette to Kankakee is to drive which takes 2h and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Lafayette station to Kankakee. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Chestnut & N. Schuyler via Jackson & Clinton, State & Jackson, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, Chicago and Stop 340157. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Lafayette station to Kankakee. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Kankakee via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Lafayette and Kankakee is 179 miles. The road distance is 85 miles.
The best way to get from Lafayette to Kankakee without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 31m and costs $40 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Lafayette to Kankakee, including transfers.
Lafayette to Kankakee bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Lafayette to Kankakee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lafayette to Kankakee is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs $55 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $190 and takes 6h 11m.
What companies run services between Lafayette, IN, USA and Kankakee, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Kankakee via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chestnut & N. Schuyler via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Jackson & Dearborn, State & Jackson, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, California & 35th Street, Chicago, Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee, and Stop 340157 in around 6h 11m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $24–45
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $24–45
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Chicago to Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–130
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $35–130
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More Questions & Answers
Lafayette to Kankakee bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Kankakee is 1h behind Lafayette. It is currently 11:11 AM in Lafayette and 10:11 AM in Kankakee.
Lafayette to Kankakee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lafayette to Kankakee is 85 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Lafayette to Kankakee.
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