There are 7 ways to get from Cincinnati to Kankakee by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus, train via Champaign
best- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Kankakeetrain
7h 46m$52–109Drive 256.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cincinnati to Kankakeecar 256.5 mi
4h 34m$47–68Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain
10h 40m$79–179Fly Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CVG - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain
5h 52m$84–512Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2514 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain Saluki / ...
8h 20m$53–99Fly Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CVG - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain
6h 21m$64–382Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Drive from Cincinnati to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar
- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SDF - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain
6h 9m$96–508
Cincinnati to Kankakee by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Kankakee is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Kankakee is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs $45 - $70.
The distance between Cincinnati and Kankakee is 305 miles. The road distance is 258 miles.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Kankakee without a car is to bus and train via Champaign which takes 7h 46m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Cincinnati to Kankakee, including transfers.
Kankakee is 1h behind Cincinnati. It is currently 5:48 PM in Cincinnati and 4:48 PM in Kankakee.
Yes, the driving distance between Cincinnati to Kankakee is 258 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Cincinnati to Kankakee.
There are 13+ hotels available in Kankakee.
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, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station), take the bus to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, 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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Kankakee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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