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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 StationbusFlixBus 2514
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to KankakeetrainSaluki / ...
    8h 20m
    $52–99

  2. Drive 257.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Kankakeecar257.7 mi
    4h 28m
    $47–68

  3. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain
    10h 40m
    $64–174

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

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeCVG - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain
    6h 16m
    $68–388

  5. Bus, train via Homewood

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to ChicagobusGreyhound US0120
    2. Take the train from Homewood to KankakeetrainSaluki / ...
    11h 41m
    $52–179

  6. Fly Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeCVG - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain
    5h 46m
    $88–528

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

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Louisville International Airport (SDF)car
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeSDF - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain
    6h 7m
    $95–504

Cincinnati to Kankakee by bus, foot, and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest 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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