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How to get fromDes Moines to Kankakeeby plane, train, bus or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Kankakee by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeDSM - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain
    4h 50m
    $91–440

  2. Bus, train via Des Moines

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus StationbusGreyhound US0123 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to KankakeetrainSaluki / ...
    9h 10m
    $59–155

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to ChicagobusOmaha
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to KankakeetrainSaluki / ...
    8h 30m
    $79–167

  4. Bus, train via Burlington

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Burlingtonbus
    2. Take the bus from Burlington to Galesburgbus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain
    11h 6m
    $101–231

  5. Drive 324.9 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Kankakeecar324.9 mi
    5h 41m
    $60–86

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeDSM - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain
    4h 36m
    $116–600

  7. Bus, train via Champaign

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to ChampaignbusDenver
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to KankakeetrainSaluki / ...
    9h 27m
    $79–248

Des Moines to Kankakee by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Kankakee, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Kankakee. However, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM 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 Des Moines to Kankakee via Chicago and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 30m.

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