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

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

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicagobus bus Columbus-Chicago
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train Saluki / ...
    10h 35m
    $37–116

  2. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    11h 25m
    $74–161

  3. Drive 258.4 mi

    1. Drive from Dayton to Kankakeecar car 258.4 mi
    4h 33m
    $48–69

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DAY - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    6h 24m
    $74–454

  5. Bus, train via Indianapolis #2

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the train from Homewood to Kankakeetrain train
    11h 7m
    $47–197

Dayton to Kankakee by bus, foot, and train

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration10h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest 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 08 bus to Northwest Hub, walk to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, take the bus to Chicago, walk to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Kankakee. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riverview @ Dayton Art Institute to Kankakee via Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station), Indianapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 11h 25m.

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