How far is Springfield from Kankakee?

The distance between the two cities is 131 miles (211 km).

Bus Springfield to Kankakee from $39 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Springfield to Kankakee on October 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		11:25am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	3h 20m	2:45pm	Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Springfield to Kankakee.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$39 - $78	Average Duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$42 - $46	Average Duration7h 12m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the train from Springfield to Kankakee

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Kankakee. The journey takes about 7 hours 12 minutes and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

7h 12mAverage Duration

$42Cheapest ticket

19kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Springfield, IL to Kankakee: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$39

Average bus trip duration3h 20m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure11:25am

Distance132 miles (212 km)

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FlixBus

3.5/510,812 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Springfield to Kankakee Bus

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Bus Travel Tips

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Springfield to Kankakee, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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 Springfield to Kankakee.

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Did you know?

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

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

What's the cheapest way to go from Springfield, IL to Kankakee?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time3h 20m	Avg Price$39	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time7h 12m	Avg Price$42	Daily Departures2

Will you be returning to Springfield, IL by bus?

Bus from Kankakee to Springfield, IL

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Train from Springfield, IL to Kankakee

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