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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 Dearborn to Chicago Union StationtrainWolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to KankakeetrainSaluki / ...
    8h 26m
    $49–143

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to ChicagobusFlixBus 2552
    2. Take the train from Homewood to KankakeetrainSaluki / ...
    10h 41m
    $47–151

  3. Bus, train via Gary

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Gary Bus StationbusGreyhound US0160
    2. Take the train from Homewood to KankakeetrainSaluki / ...
    9h 19m
    $54–146

  4. Drive 305.7 mi

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

  5. 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 25m
    $111–378

  6. 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 11m
    $121–508

  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 55m
    $360–733

Detroit to Kankakee by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Kankakee, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Michigan + Cass to Kankakee via Dearborn Transit Center, Dearborn, and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 26m.

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