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How to get fromAtlanta to Kankakeeby plane, train, bus or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Atlanta to Kankakee by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeATL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain
    6h 11m
    $78–398

  2. Bus, train via Champaign

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans CtrbusFlixBus N2521
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to KankakeetrainSaluki / ...
    16h 47m
    $91–255

  3. Drive 636 mi

    1. Drive from Atlanta to Kankakeecar636 mi
    12h 2m
    $117–168

  4. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeATL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain
    6h 24m
    $98–258

  5. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeATL - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain
    8h 26m
    $136–744

  6. Fly to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to South Bend (SBN)planeATL - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
    3. Take the train from Homewood to Kankakeetrain
    8h 54m
    $92–498

  7. Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, bus, train

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)planeATL - BMI
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Kankakeetrain
    8h 24m
    $84–494

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to ChicagobusFlixBus 2512 / ...
    2. Take the train from Homewood to KankakeetrainSaluki / ...
    17h 31m
    $95–257

  9. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Train StationbusGreyhound US0100
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to KankakeetrainSaluki / ...
    18h 6m
    $96–179

Atlanta to Kankakee by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Kankakee, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Atlanta to Kankakee. However, you can take the subway to Airport Station, walk to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), walk to Midway, take the subway to LaSalle/Van Buren, walk to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Kankakee. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Kankakee via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and Champaign-Urbana in around 16h 47m.

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