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Kankakee is served by the Illinois Central Railroad, a Canadian National Railway subsidiary, which provides [url=http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Amtrak/am2Station/Station_Page&c=am2Station&cid=1080080552078&ssid=82] Amtrak[/url] passenger service to Kankakee Depot and freight service. The Amtrak Station ID is KKI. In addition, one can use the University Park Metra Station, located approximately 18 miles north, on Governor's Highway (Route 50). This station is operated by the Regional Transportation Authority, and facilitates travel to the city of Chicago, terminating at the Randolph Street Subway.
Kankakee is served by
[url=http://www.greyhound.com/scripts/ticketcenter/terminal.asp?city=560659]Greyhound Bus Lines[/url].
Kankakee is located on Interstate Highway 57, from South to North served by Exits 308, 312, and 315; United States Highway 45; United States Highway 52; Illinois State Highway 17; Illinois State Highway 50; Illinois State Highway 113; and Illinois State Highway 115.
The Kankakee Area is served by the [url=http://www.kvaa.com]Greater Kankakee Airport[/url] (IKK).
Kankakee is served by the [url=http://www.rivervalleymetro.com]River Valley Metro Transit District[/url].
The [url=http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/hotels/photo_gallery.jhtml?ctyhocn=MDWKAGI&category=4&index=15&photo=0]Great American Grill[/url] at the Hilton Garden Inn, 455 Riverstone Parkway (just north of the Interstate 57 Exit 308), 815-932-4444. Carlos Chagoya, Kankakee's foremost chef, is the Executive Chef. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served.
Poor Boy Restaurant, 1514 East Court Street, 815-939-1880, offers fast food: American, Greek, and Mexican. Drive west from I-57 Exit 312.
Johnny's Pizza, 265 South Schuyler Avenue, 815-939-2333, offers pasta, soups, sandwiches, salads, and pizza, a rich and varied Italian cuisine. Open for lunch and again for dinner, but sometimes closed in mid-afternoon. Drive north from I-57 Exit 308, South Schuyler Avenue; or drive west from I-57 Exit 312 Court Street, then left into South Schuyler Avenue.
* Lori's Diner, 364 East Court Street, 815-939-3790, offers home style cooking. Open for breakfast and lunch. Drive west from I-57 Exit 312 on Illinois 17, Court Street.
* Soul Da Soul Barbeque Restaurant, 559 East Court Street, 815-932-3663, barbeque. Drive west from I-57 Exit 312, Court Street.
* 5 Wings Buffalo Style, 545 South Washington, 815-212-7840, chicken wings, and only chicken wings. On routes 45/52, just north of the river. Very small, white trailer. Walk-up/Carry-out only, no tables. Known for the multiple flavors available: Mild, Medium, Hot, X-treme, lemon peppered, italian, honey BBQ, hickory smoked, sweet & sour, teriyaki, "Mama's Fried", and more. Slogan: "More Flavors Than Life Savers"
Blue's Cafe, 1190 West Station Street, 815-933-5315, offers a fine selection of home cooking and the best pie in the Kankakee Area.
Out on a Limb, 139 South Schuyler Avenue, 815-939-9421, is attractive and unique.
* The Landing Bar and Grill, 575 South Schuyler Avenue, 815-935-5454, offers a complete bar & grill menu, is a popular gathering place, and has an excellent view of the Kankakee River.