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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)

    best
    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union StationtrainWolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to KankakeetrainSaluki / ...
    7h 17m
    $58–152

  2. Bus, train via Ann Arbor

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Detroit - Grand Circus Park to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
    2. Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Chicagobus
    3. Take the train from Homewood to Kankakeetrain
    10h 18m
    $44–159

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Gary Bus StationbusGreyhound US0160
    2. Take the train from Homewood to KankakeetrainSaluki / ...
    9h 24m
    $58–140

  4. Drive 305.7 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Kankakeecar305.7 mi
    5h 2m
    $56–81

  5. Fly Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeDTW - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain
    6h 12m
    $60–331

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

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeDTW - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain
    6h 32m
    $125–361

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

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeFNT - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain
    6h 54m
    $88–325

Detroit to Kankakee by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration7h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest 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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