Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Kankakee travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kankakee

With a population of 27 537, Kankakee is a must-see destination in Illinois, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kankakee to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Kankakee

Kankakee in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 123
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kankakee in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 123
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kankakee in July, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -9 °C, with an average temperature of -4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 99 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Kankakee, with an average rainfall of 37 mm.

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How to Get to Kankakee

Plane

Although Kankakee doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chicago All airports (CHI), which is located 87 km from Kankakee. The shortest flight to Kankakee from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Kankakee is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 86 km from Kankakee. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Chicago.

Plane

Although Kankakee doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chicago All airports (CHI), which is located 87 km from Kankakee. The shortest flight to Kankakee from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Kankakee is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 86 km from Kankakee. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near Kankakee

CMIChampaign University-Willard
BMIBloomington-Normal

Airlines serving Kankakee

KLM
Good (1,553 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,153 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,502 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,265 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,637 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,974 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,474 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,721 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,893 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,222 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,272 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,881 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (572 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (450 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,426 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (678 reviews)
Southwest
Excellent (4,216 reviews)
Volaris
Good (1,146 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kankakee

Most booked hotels in Kankakee

Fairfield Inn by Marriott Kankakee Bourbonnais
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 138+
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Best Western Plus Bourbonnais Hotel & Suites
2 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 127+
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Renting a car in Kankakee

Expect to pay C$ 1.64 per litre in Kankakee (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 19.63 and C$ 26.18. The most frequently booked car type in Kankakee is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar) are, on average, 15% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.64 per litre in Kankakee (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 19.63 and C$ 26.18. The most frequently booked car type in Kankakee is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar) are, on average, 15% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.