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How to get fromDetroit to Kankakeeby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Detroit to Kankakee by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train Saluki / ...
    7h 17m
    $50–110

  2. Bus, train via Gary

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the train from Homewood to Kankakeetrain train Saluki / ...
    9h 26m
    $69–115

  3. Drive 305.7 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Kankakeecar car 305.7 mi
    5h 5m
    $56–81

  4. Fly Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    6h 11m
    $56–350

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus bus FlixBus 2552
    2. Take the train from Homewood to Kankakeetrain train Saluki / ...
    10h 41m
    $55–138

  6. Fly Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    6h 30m
    $124–373

  7. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus bus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FNT - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    7h 24m
    $55–316

Detroit to Kankakee by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration7h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Kankakee, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Detroit to Kankakee via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 17m.

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