Bus Tickets from Champaign to Kankakee

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Next departures for Champaign to Kankakee on October 5
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus
Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)
Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)Cheapest
Conexiones
Champaign Bus Stop
Kankakee, (IL - Taco Del Norte-Kankakee)Fastest
FlixBus
Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)
Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)No tags
Tornado Bus
Champaign Bus Stop
Kankakee, (IL - Taco Del Norte-Kankakee)No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Champaign to Kankakee.

Bus
Average Price$22 - $106Average Duration1h 20m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$9 - $27Average Duration1h 6m
11kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Champaign to Kankakee

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Kankakee. The journey takes about 1 hour 6 minutes and with fares starting at just $9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day
1h 6mAverage Duration
$9Cheapest ticket
11kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Champaign to Kankakee: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$42
Average bus trip duration1h 20m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure3:00am
Distance73 miles (117 km)
Latest bus departure1:30pm

Champaign to Kankakee Bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
10/02
$20
10/03
$39
Today
$25
10/05
$21
10/06
$13
10/07
$12
10/08
No data
10/09
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Champaign to Kankakee was searched and found on Oct 7, 2025 with a price of $12

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Champaign to Kankakee, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $12 to $100 for a bus ticket from Champaign to Kankakee based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-10-07.

Usually Tornado Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Champaign to Kankakee.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Champaign to Kankakee, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Champaign to Kankakee.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Champaign to Kankakee, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Will you be returning to Champaign by bus?

Bus from Kankakee to Champaign

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Train from Champaign to Kankakee

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