Kankakee County, Illinois VISIT KANKAKEE COUNTY ILLINOIS
We welcome you to explore our unique blend of natural beauty, heritage and urban attractions along 57 miles of winding river. Kankakee County is located just 50 miles south of Chicago, off of Interstate 57. Routes 45/52, 50 and 17 also run through the River Valley. O'Hare International Airport is 75 miles north of Kankakee County, and Midway Airport is 50 miles north. The Greater Kankakee airport is also available for personal aircraft landing space.

15
Apr
Createur Conference and Pitch Competition, hosted
20
Apr
KVTA’s Seussical
20
Apr
The Woman Who Would Not Be Silenced
FARM TO FARM TABLE
Locavore brings the table to the farm in peaceful rural Kankakee County.

Adventure

Close but not too close to big-city hubbub and high-rises of Chicago, Kankakee County offers a refreshing down-to-earth mood: golf, hiking, kayaking, biking and more.



Air Sports
Become the pilot of your next adventure with the help of our air sports vendors located at the Greater Kankakee Airport.
Take your pick!
Archery, Hunting & Shooting
Practice your aim or tune up that bow next time you’re in Kankakee County at one of our local hunting shops and ranges.
Take your pick!
Baseball & Softball
Round the bases or cheer from the bleachers this summer at our baseball and softball complexes.
Take your pick!
Championship Fishing
The Kankakee River Valley offer bountiful waters for shoreline wading, boat or fly-fishing and is proud to be apart of the National Water Trail.
Take your pick!
Cycling
Feel the breeze hit your skin as you pedal along the scenic bike paths of Kankakee County.
Take your pick!
Horseback Riding
Enjoy the scenic trails of the Kankakee River State Park atop the beautiful horses of the riding stables.
Take your pick!
Parks & Nature
Revel in the spacious green parks filled with walking, hiking and biking trails found all throughout Kankakee County.
Take your pick!
Racing
Start your engines and head out to the Kankakee County Speedway every summer Friday night.
Take your pick!
Scuba
Cross scuba diving off your bucket list at Haigh Quarry, where you can get scuba certified and take the deep dive into the mysteries that lie beneath the surface.
Take your pick!
Skating
Put on your roller blades or grab your skateboard and head to one of Kankakee County’s skate parks.
Take your pick!
Water Sports
Whether it be kayaking or casting the perfect line, the Kankakee River, smaller streams and ponds are sure to accommodate all your water sports needs!
Take your pick!
Kankakee County is located just 50 miles south of Chicago!


Visit Kankakee CountyIllinois

Home | Visitors | Planners | About Us

Contact Us | Site Map | Privacy Policy | Report a Problem



© 2024 Kankakee County CVB. All Rights Reserved. | 275 E. Court Street, Suite 102 | Kankakee, IL 60901 | 815-935-7390
Design and Development by J Rudny, LLC

 

 

 

Menu