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Sometimes getting lost is the best way to truly discover a new place. That said, it's always wise to familiarize yourself with a couple of vital things about your destination before you head off. Read on for a few basics about Kankakee.

To help get you oriented, Kankakee is 55 miles (89 kilometers) south of the well-known city of Chicago.

Visitors to this area of Central Illinois share space with about 28,000 residents.

Places to visit in Kankakee

Ditch the history journals! Let the past jump off the page at Kankakee County Museum. Like some more ideas? Kankakee Railroad Museum is just the ticket for avid train buffs. Browse its fantastic exhibits and witness the storied history of the rail industry come to life. And that's not all there is. It's difficult to see how people in the past functioned at home without all the modernized appliances we rely on today. Step through the entrance of B. Harley Bradley House and see how they did.

Where do you fly into for Kankakee?

Arriving at Midway International Airport (MDW)? After you've jumped off the plane and collected your bags, the center of Kankakee will be just 45 miles (72 kilometers) to the south away.