Kankakee is served by 1 regularly catalogued passenger rail station and 3 distinct intercity or commuter rail services.
City Rail Profile
- State
- Illinois
- Region
- Midwest
- Stations indexed
- 1
- Routes calling
- 3
Stations in Kankakee
Each rail facility in Kankakee is listed below. Staffing, checked baggage and boarding facilities vary by station; confirm them with the operating agency.
Services calling at Kankakee
The following passenger rail services are recorded as calling at Kankakee in their published schedule feeds.
| Route | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|
| City of New Orleans | Long-Distance | Amtrak |
| Saluki & Illini | State-Supported Corridor | Amtrak (IDOT) |
| Metra Commuter Rail | Commuter Rail | Metra |
Travel context for Kankakee
Within Illinois, Kankakee is one of 26 rail-served cities this index tracks. The wider Midwest region anchors 18 services through this state. Travelers planning longer trips usually change at the nearest hub city; for Kankakee that is most often the largest connecting facility on the calling routes listed above.
If you are routing a complete itinerary, the Illinois state hub aggregates every route and station in this state on a single page. The operators directory describes the different commuter and intercity carriers serving the state.
Booking and station access
RailRover does not sell tickets. To book travel from Kankakee, consult the operating agency directly using the operator links in the table above.
Travelers using Kankakee as a connecting hub should review the baggage policy and the onboard Wi-Fi and power outlet field guide before boarding.