Transportation and Utilities

For any industry, transportation and utilities are two important pieces of infrastructure needed for any successful business. Kankakee County’s broad system of highways, railroads, public transportation and airport provide businesses and individuals with the necessary requirements to reach the global marketplace. The county’s capable utility companies provide businesses and residents with the necessary resources to succeed in the area. Check out our maps section for more information on our excellent transportation network.

Transportation

Greater Kankakee Airport

Located off of I-57, Greater Kankakee Airport is the largest airport serving the south Chicagoland area. The airport supports two runways, the longest at 6000 feet, an instrumental landing system and over 120 hangers. The airport is not part of Chicago airspace, which gives it an advantage in avoiding congestion. Annual operations are approximately 50,000 (25,000 arrivals and 25,000 departures) and generates an annual economic impact of over $22 million.

Kankakee County is in close proximity to Midway Airport, which is drivable in 50 minutes and O’Hare International Airport in 90 minutes.

Highways

Kankakee County’s proximity to national interstate is ideal for any industrial company and provides excellent accessibility to all major markets in the Midwest. It has direct access to I-57 and is about 25 minutes driving time to I-80. This provides an advantage for businesses serving all major markets in the United States.

Public Transportation

River Valley Metro Mass Transit District was formed in September 1998.  The initial members of the district were Kankakee County, the City of Kankakee, Village of Aroma Park and the Village of Bourbonnais.  The Village of Bradley joined in December of 2000 and the Village of Manteno joined in July of 2006.

River Valley Metro has received the “Success in Enhancing Ridership Award” two years in a row (2008 and 2009) from the Federal Transit Administration

Railways

Kankakee County is well served by a number of railroads, including Canadian National providing access north and south, Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern and others. The Chicago area is a center for activity in the Midwest; Kankakee County provides quick access to railroads for many businesses that rely on bulk commodities.

Utilities

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