Bus Shopping Guide in Kankakee, IL
Midwest Transit Equipment is the place to be for your bus-related needs. That's because we carry options for various types of businesses to ensure the transporting passengers around town goes as smoothly as possible. If you're not sure which route to venture down, allow our skilled team to lend a hand with the process.
Bus Types
It wouldn't be wrong to envision school or city vehicles when folks think of a bus, but there are many more options to consider. If you are the head of a child or senior care facility, a bus is an excellent way to shuttle everyone around Kankakee in one cabin. Folks with disabilities should never be forgotten about, which is why we are proud to inform you that we have models with wheelchair accessibility to ensure safe travels from one place to the next. Parties and proms are always exciting events for attendees, so you can count on us to find your next limo bus to bring your guests to their desired destination in style!
Shop Online
Knowing the type of buses we carry is only the first step, because you must then choose a model from our inventory. All you have to do is direct your cursor over to the Bus Type tab on the main menu of our site and click on it. From there, you can select a category that meets your needs, which will then bring you to an inventory page of each model we have in stock. We believe in transparency, so we provide individual profiles for each vehicle to ensure you know which model you wish to drive to Perry Farm Park with your guests. You're also able to confirm its availability, so you can be sure that it's waiting for you at whichever location it's currently residing.
Buying and Leasing
Depending on which model you take home, you may have more than one payment option. For folks who've set their sights on a pre-owned bus, financing is the way to go. In doing so, you'll come up with a down payment and our Finance Department will help cover the rest through a loan. That number is then reimbursed over four to seven years, depending on how much you can contribute each month. If you decide that a factory-fresh model is right for you, you're welcome to finance or lease it! The latter option involves temporary ownership, along with a rate that's reliant on term length and a mileage limit. This might suit folks who only need a certain type of bus for two to four years, which is how long leases last. For more information, reach out to us today.
Factors to Consider When Shopping for a Bus:
- Seating capacity
- Passengers' needs
- In-cabin features
- Performance and safety qualities
- Your budget
Dealership Information
Testimonials
Outstanding Communication and Service
Teamwork That Keeps Us Rolling
“ Keeping our buses running safely and on time takes a lot of teamwork - and quick, reliable service makes all the difference. When you want to do the best, you partner with the best ”
Midwest is great
“ Parts and service are always helping me out. Whether I need a replacement part for my fleet or providing a service fixing something on one of my buses. I'd recommend them. They're busy, but service is quality and everyone is always friendly. ”
Great company
“ Midwest transit is a great company! Thanks John, for your all-star team. ”
Great to do business with
“ Eric and Jason really know their bus stuff! Great to do business with! ”
Quick Fix and Great Service – Thanks Wally!
“ Had an air conditioning condenser for our bus! Thanks Wally ”
No Complaints
“ Always great in getting our bus back to our facility as quick as possible. Never had an issue or complaint with their service. ”
Exceptional Team, Start to Finish
“ Let's begin in the Receptionist department - Excellent, friendly and Great attitude. Now parts department - Friendly, Great attitude and more. Garage department - Just WOW. Blew me away with friendliness. Now let's talk service Manager - Knows his stuff, no questions. Great, friendly and Very Helpful. Now Facility Manager, I wish i knew even Half of the Stuff he does. His mind must always be going, thinking, researching and So much Experience. Just Makes me humble to be in the same Room with him. ”
Friendly staff
“ Nice friendly staff ”
Helpful
“ Very friendly and helpful! ”
Very knowledgeable
“ They know buses. They are very willing to work with you on your needs and learn about what they need to do to make the buses right for your area. They are also very helpful and understanding when something needs changed. ”
A Decade of Excellence with Midwest Transit
“ Midwest Transit has been good to me. Their staff's professionalism from bus purchases to service to parts is perfect (and I'm not easily pleased) I've never gone wrong in my 10 years of dealing with this company. Keep it great Midwest Transit! Berry N Transit Rentals, Shenise Berry ”
Staff is nice and friendly
“ I been done there 3 times I love going to there location I work for a school bus company the first time I drove a bus back to Waukegan I loved the drive the busses are great they handle easily good staff nice and friendly ”
Always Great
“ Always a great job from Tim & Ken! ”
Dave Hoffman went above and beyond
“ Dave Hoffman went up and beyond for us in a time of need. Wonderful employee. ”
Excellent bus dealership
“ Midwest transit is an excellent bus dealership. We deliver a lot of units for them and the personnel on each location is a pleasure to deal with. I have to single out Tom he went above and beyond for me today I appreciate it. ”
Reliable Service That Keeps Us Rolling
“ Another bus driver and I drove up to this business where our Buses are serviced and warranty work is done. So we drove up there to retrieve one of our Schools Buses and bring it back to Joplin to get placed back into service. This business is on top of what they do and they do a spectacular job. ”
Wonderful experience
“ Awesome people and great service! They made buying a bus a wonderful experience and went out of their way to accommodate us. The Marshall facility is top notch. They have terrific staff in all departments. I would give a shout out to the employees that provided exceptional service, but I would just be naming them all. ”
Courteous
“ They were courteous with my arrival for our company purchase ”
Efficient Service
“ Very efficient and professional. ”
Close 

“ The team does an excellent job communicating about purchase orders and parts availability. They are quick to respond, great at sourcing parts even the hard-to-find ones, and always willing to go the extra mile. I have no complaints; they are knocking it out of the park. Shoutout to John and Zach for doing a great job! ”