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.

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The Tyjuan Hagler Basketball Tournament
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KVTA’s Seussical
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The Woman Who Would Not Be Silenced
FARM TO FARM TABLE
Locavore brings the table to the farm in peaceful rural Kankakee County.

Multi-Day Adventures

You’ve got a little time to travel but let us do the planning! Our carefully curated itineraries are great to follow in their entirety or pick and choose to create YOUR perfect get-away.



A Weekend Tour
 About 60 miles south of Chicago, the surrounding area along the Kankakee and Iroquois Rivers boasts a French-Canadian heritage.
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Built Well Itinerary
 From farm to table and beyond. Explore our Built Well group tour.
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A Locavore's Weekend
 To travel well means to slow down and indulge in a place with a locavore’s mindset. Kankakee County is an idyllic weekend escape from the city.
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Agritourism: Grow in Kankakee County
 Enjoy a weekend of goat yoga, horseback riding, farm to farm-table dining, craft beverages, farm museum tours, a visit to a mushroom farm and a whole lot more!
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Wine ’n Shop Itinerary
 Discover all the local Barn Quilts. Settle into your flight at our local wine bars.
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48 Hours of Adventure
 Enjoy your next weekend getaway! Cycle, kayak, golf, and eat your way through Kankakee County.
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Game On Itinerary
 Burgers ’n Brews group tour to fit any time frame from a half day to 3 days.
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Do It Up Wright
 Celebrate Frank Lloyd Wright's life just outside of Chicago!
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The Ultimate Summer Adventure
 What do you get when you pack in paddling, music, scuba diving, and state park camping into one weekend? A whole lot of adventure.
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Kankakee County is located just 50 miles south of Chicago!


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