There are 4 ways to get from Valparaiso to Kankakee by bus, train, 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Streetbus ChicaGO Dash
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain Saluki / ...
3h 37m$31–58Drive 59 mi
cheapest- Drive from Valparaiso to Kankakeecar 59 mi
1h 25m$11–16Bus, train via Homewood
- Take the bus from Valparaiso to Gary Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Gary Metro Center to 57th St.train
- Take the train from 55th - 56th - 57th St. to Homewoodtrain Me
- Take the train from Homewood to Kankakeetrain
4h 25m$32–47Bus
- Take the bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Streetbus ChicaGO Dash
- Take the bus from Chicago to Tacos Del Norte - Kankakeebus Chicago / ...
5h 4m$15–47
Valparaiso to Kankakee by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Valparaiso to Kankakee is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Valparaiso to Kankakee is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Valparaiso to Kankakee. However, there are services departing from 260 Brown and arriving at Chestnut & N. Schuyler via State & Van Buren, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, Chicago and Stop 340157. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
The distance between Valparaiso and Kankakee is 106 miles. The road distance is 59.4 miles.
The best way to get from Valparaiso to Kankakee without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 37m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Valparaiso to Kankakee, including transfers.
Valparaiso to Kankakee bus services, operated by Valparaiso Transit, depart from 260 Brown station.
Valparaiso to Kankakee bus services, operated by Valparaiso Transit, arrive at 333 S Franklin Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valparaiso to Kankakee is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Valparaiso to Kankakee.
There are 14+ hotels available in Kankakee.
What companies run services between Valparaiso, IN, USA and Kankakee, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from 260 Brown to Chestnut & N. Schuyler via 333 S Franklin Street, State & Van Buren, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, California & 35th Street, Chicago, Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee, and Stop 340157 in around 5h 4m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Homewood to Kankakee
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary Metro Center to 57th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
Train from Gary Metro Center to 57th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from 55th - 56th - 57th St. to Homewood
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–5
- Phone
- +1 219-462-1161
- Website
- ci.valparaiso.in.us
Bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–9
- Schedules at
- ci.valparaiso.in.us
- V-Line and Transit Connect fares
- $1
- ChicaGO Dash fares
- $8
Bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–9
- Schedules at
- ci.valparaiso.in.us
- V-Line and Transit Connect fares
- $1
- ChicaGO Dash fares
- $8
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Valparaiso to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Chicago to Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $10–35
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