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

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There are 5 ways to get from Dayton to Kankakee by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeDAY - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain
    6h 20m
    $75–441

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to ChicagobusColumbus-Chicago
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to KankakeetrainSaluki / ...
    10h 35m
    $41–116

  3. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain
    11h 25m
    $78–131

  4. Drive 258.4 mi

    1. Drive from Dayton to Kankakeecar258.4 mi
    4h 30m
    $48–69

  5. Bus, train via Indianapolis #2

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolisbus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicagobus
    3. Take the train from Homewood to Kankakeetrain
    11h 7m
    $62–266

Dayton to Kankakee by bus, foot, and train

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration10h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Dayton to Kankakee. However, you can take the line 43 bus to Dayton International Airport, walk to Dayton (DAY) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to Clinton-Blue, walk to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Kankakee. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Kankakee via Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Chicago, and Chicago Union Station in around 10h 35m.

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