Bus Tickets from Indianapolis to Kankakee

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Next departures for Indianapolis to Kankakee on October 4
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Indianapolis Bus Station
Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Indianapolis Bus Station
Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)Fastest
Amtrak
Greyhound Amtrak Station
Kankakee, ILNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Indianapolis Bus Station
Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)No tags
FlixBus
Downtown Transit Center
Kankakee (Ricky Rocket Fuel Center)No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Indianapolis to Kankakee

Bus
Average PriceUS$35 - US$116Average Duration9h 40m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$69 - US$86Average Duration12h 15m
19kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Indianapolis to Kankakee

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Kankakee. The journey takes about 9 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day
9h 40mAverage Duration
US$35Cheapest ticket
5kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Indianapolis to Kankakee: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$40
Average Bus Trip Duration9h 40m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure5:10am
Distance210 km
Latest bus departure8:00pm

Indianapolis to Kankakee Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Indianapolis - Kankakee

  1. What is the travel distance from Indianapolis to Kankakee?

    The distance covered from Indianapolis to Kankakee is 209 km (130 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Indianapolis to Kankakee?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Greyhound Amtrak Station, in Indianapolis, and end it at Kankakee Bus Station, in Kankakee.

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

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10-01
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US$30
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10-04
US$27
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10-06
US$27
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Kankakee was searched and found on Oct 4, 2025 with a price of US$27

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

You can expect to pay from US$27 to US$145 for a bus ticket from Indianapolis to Kankakee based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$27 which is on 2025-10-04.

Usually Amtrak 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 travelling from Indianapolis to Kankakee.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to Kankakee.

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

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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

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

What's the cheapest way to go from Indianapolis to Kankakee?

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