Momence

City / town · Illinois

Momence

Best timeMay–Oct
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Nearest airportGYY · 34 mi
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Overview

The city of Momence is in Kankakee County in the Chicagoland region of Illinois.

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Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about 18°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: May and Jun. (climate data from nearby Indiana Dunes National Park)

Jan: 2.2 in rain2.2"Jan: high 32°F, low 18°F32°18°JanFeb: 2.0 in rain2"Feb: high 36°F, low 21°F36°21°FebMar: 2.3 in rain2.3"Mar: high 46°F, low 30°F46°30°MarApr: 3.6 in rain3.6"Apr: high 57°F, low 40°F57°40°AprMay: 4.3 in rain4.3"May: high 68°F, low 50°F68°50°MayJun: 4.3 in rain4.3"Jun: high 78°F, low 60°F78°60°JunJul: 4.0 in rain4"Jul: high 82°F, low 64°F82°64°JulAug: 4.1 in rain4.1"Aug: high 80°F, low 63°F80°63°AugSep: 3.7 in rain3.7"Sep: high 74°F, low 56°F74°56°SepOct: 3.8 in rain3.8"Oct: high 62°F, low 45°F62°45°OctNov: 2.8 in rain2.8"Nov: high 49°F, low 34°F49°34°NovDec: 2.3 in rain2.3"Dec: high 37°F, low 24°F37°24°Dec

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

  • From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
  • GYY Gary/Chicago International Airport, Gary — 34 mi away. Directions
  • MDW Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago — 43 mi away (major hub). Directions

The closest passenger depot is at Kankakee, which is served by the Illinois Central Railroad, a Canadian National Railway subsidiary, which provides Amtrak service. Kankakee Amtrak Amtrak ID: KKI. Address: 199 South East Avenue. If you don't mind taking two buses you can catch the River Valley Bus number 3 bus to Northfield Square mall and transfer to the Momence Commuter Bus. Ask for a bus transfer when you get on the number 3 bus. If you don't want to take two buses then call a cab or call Show Bus. Details for the Show bus are below.

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Budget & where to stay

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    MomenceDowntown Historic DistrictMomence

    Understand

    Momence has a population of about 3,100 (2019).

    Momence is the site of a large book distribution facility called Baker & Taylor. It is part of the Kankakee Area.

    Get in

    By train

    The closest passenger depot is at Kankakee, which is served by the Illinois Central Railroad, a Canadian National Railway subsidiary, which provides Amtrak service. Kankakee Amtrak Amtrak ID: KKI. Address: 199 South East Avenue. If you don't mind taking two buses you can catch the River Valley Bus number 3 bus to Northfield Square mall and transfer to the Momence Commuter Bus. Ask for a bus transfer when you get on the number 3 bus. If you don't want to take two buses then call a cab or call Show Bus. Details for the Show bus are below.

    By bus

    • The closest Greyhound Bus Lines stop is in Kankakee next to the Economy Inn at 2125 S Schuyler Ave. The phone number for the Greyhound bus stop is: +1 815-929-1135. You'll need to ride a cab or take the Show Bus to continue to Momence.
    • Show Bus is a shuttle bus that runs between Kankakee and Momence. The round trip fare is $2. Call +1-800-525-2454 for reservations. Buses run every hour between 4AM and 5PM.
    • River Valley Metro (+1 815-937-4287) operates bus service between Momence, Northfield Square Mall, Walmart and the Metro Centre transfer stop in Bourbonnais, north of Kankakee.

    By car

    Momence is located on Illinois State Highway 1; Illinois State Highway 17; and is the western terminus of Illinois State Highway 114.

    By plane

    Momence, and the Kankakee Area, is served by the non-commercial Greater Kankakee Airport, ID: IKK.

    Get around

    By bus

    River Valley Metro (+1 815-937-4287) operates a line along North Range Street and Gladiolus Street between Mechanics Street and Hardin Street at the Baker and Taylor before returning to Borbonnais. Buses run M-F 5AM – 10:30PM, Sa 7AM – 10:30PM, Sunday and holidays 8AM – 5PM. The fare is $2 and buses run every hour.

    Momence is also served by the Show Bus Public Transportation System.

    Go next

    The city nearest to Momence is Kankakee, population about 27,000, also located in Kankakee County. The Villages of Grant Park, Hopkins Park, Sun River Terrace and St. Anne, all in Kankakee County, are also nearby.

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