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Trip Summary
On most days, there is one scheduled train that travels from Kankakee to Brookhaven. The train trip from Kankakee to Brookhaven is usually about 14 hours and 51 minutes long. However, be prepared just in case your train arrives slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
| Distance | 675 mi (1086 km) |
| Fastest train | 14h 51m |
| Lowest price | €116.56 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak City of New Orleans |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Kankakee to Brookhaven?
Amtrak City of New Orleans is the one and only train line which connects Kankakee to Brookhaven. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak City of New Orleans | 1 | 14h 51m | €162.26 |
The City of New Orleans is an Amtrak route that runs daily trains from Chicago to New Orleans and vice versa. The City of New Orleans includes a sightseer lounge with panoramic windows for the best views of the five states along the route. Affordable Coach seats cost about for a trip from Kankakee to Brookhaven. However, the City of New Orleans also offers private roomettes and bedrooms for added comfort and luxury (and a higher price). Passengers who book sleeper accommodations will enjoy included meals, and all passengers can stop into the cafe car to purchase meals and snacks.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Kankakee and Brookhaven is approximately 675 miles, or 1086 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 14 hours and 51 minutes,
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Kankakee to Brookhaven on Sunday. Tickets for Sunday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Sunday. Sunday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Kankakee at 19:00 and arrives in Brookhaven around 14 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Brookhaven with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Brookhaven to Kankakee.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Kankakee?
Main departure station: 199 S East Ave
There is one train station in Kankakee.
All train stations in Kankakee:
199 S East Ave
Where is the train station in Brookhaven?
Main arrival station: 440 N Railroad Ave
Brookhaven has one train station.
Train stations in Brookhaven:
440 N Railroad Ave
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