Bourbonnais, IL Road Trips
Bourbonnais, IL serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 6 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 128 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Bourbonnais, IL spread mainly north and west, covering a wide geographic range.
Photo: Pierre Blaché
Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
290.2 mi
Bremen, IL
Quickest Drive
1h 13m
Chicago, IL
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Trips from Bourbonnais, IL
Driving from Bourbonnais, IL
On average, trips departing from Bourbonnais, IL run 128 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 35m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 290 miles (5h 37m), while the shortest is just 55 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Bourbonnais, IL include Bremen, IL (290.2 mi, 5h 37m), Springfield, IL (160.6 mi, 3h 1m), Waukegan, IL (96.4 mi, 2h 7m), Bloomington, IL (90 mi, 1h 59m), and Des Plaines, IL (72.8 mi, 1h 34m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in IL currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 128-mile trip from Bourbonnais, IL, budget about $19 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 mapped routes leaving Bourbonnais, IL and 0 routes heading into Bourbonnais, IL, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 55 to 290 miles.
The longest mapped route from Bourbonnais, IL covers 290 miles and takes approximately 5h 37m. Shorter options start at just 55 miles.
The average route from Bourbonnais, IL runs about 128 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 35m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 128-mile trip from Bourbonnais, IL costs roughly $19 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Bourbonnais, IL include Bremen, IL, Springfield, IL, Waukegan, IL and Bloomington, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Bourbonnais, IL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
18,109
Median Income
$81,017
Median Home Value
$242,600
Median Age
34.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Bourbonnais, IL at a Glance
Founded
1832
Elevation
6,601 ft
Area
9 mi²
Notable People from Bourbonnais, IL
A sampling of people born in Bourbonnais, IL.
Léo Dandurand
1889–1964
sports owner and businessman in Montreal
Don Betourne
1915–2002
American basketball player
City data from Wikidata (Q2110162), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Bourbonnais, IL
Bourbonnais is a village in Kankakee County, in the Chicagoland region of Illinois.
Bourbonnais is the home of Olivet Nazarene University. It was once the summer training camp for the Chicago Bears.
Kankakee River State Park is just outside the city limits.
Brickstone Brewery, 557 William R. Latham Sr. Dr, ☏ +1 815 936-9277. (updated Aug 2018) Beef O'Brady's, 547 Main St NW, ☏ +1 815 929-9800. (updated Aug 2018) Main Dynasty, 537 Main Street NW, ☏ +1 815 932-9099. (updated Aug 2018)
Flight 102 Wine Bar, 565 Main Street NW, ☏ +1 815 523-7470. (updated Aug 2018)
There are no hotels in Bourbonnais. Bradley, however, does have several hotels, as does the city of Kankakee.
If you are coming from Chicago, you can take Metra's Electric District Line to University Park Station, then transfer to the University Park bus run by River Valley Metro. The bus fare is $2 each way and the ride takes about forty minutes. Buses run fairly frequently Monday through Friday. Buses run every two hours between 7AM and 9PM on Saturday. However, there are only four trips on Sunday between 8:52AM and 4:07PM. The bus stops at the transit center at East 5000N road and route 50. You can then transfer to the number 10 or 11 bus to continue your trip.
River Valley Metro (+1 815-937-4287) has two routes that serve Bourbonnais: 10 and 11. Buses run M-F 5AM – 10:30PM, Sa 7AM – 10:30PM, Su holidays 8AM – 5PM. The fare is $1 and buses run every hour.
Travel tips adapted from Bourbonnais on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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