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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 via Champaign

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Champaignbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Kankakeetrain train
    7h 41m

  2. Drive 256.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Kankakeecar car 256.5 mi
    4h 34m
    $47–68

  3. Bus, train

    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

  4. Fly 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 50m
    $84–440

  5. Bus, train #2

    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
    $66–118

  6. Bus, train #3

    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

  7. Fly 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 16m
    $172–846

Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Cincinnati to Kankakee.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 303.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 41m

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 Indianapolis, walk to Indianapolis, take the bus to Champaign, walk to Champaign-Urbana, 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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