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

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There are 7 ways to get from Cincinnati to Kankakee by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2514
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train Saluki / ...
    8h 20m
    $50–118

  2. Drive 257.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Kankakeecar car 257.7 mi
    4h 28m
    $47–68

  3. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    10h 40m
    $57–367

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

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CVG - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    6h 17m
    $66–410

  5. Bus, train via Homewood

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Chicagobus bus Greyhound US0120
    2. Take the train from Homewood to Kankakeetrain train Saluki / ...
    11h 41m
    $54–140

  6. Fly Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CVG - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    5h 52m
    $86–580

  7. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar car
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SDF - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    6h 8m
    $93–477

Cincinnati to Kankakee by bus, foot, and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Kankakee, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cincinnati to Kankakee. However, you can take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, walk to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Kankakee. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati to Kankakee via Indianapolis, Indianapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 10h 40m.

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