What is the cheapest way to get from Dubuque to Kankakee?

The cheapest way to get from Dubuque to Kankakee is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dubuque to Kankakee?

The fastest way to get from Dubuque to Kankakee is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs $40 - $60.

How far is it from Dubuque to Kankakee?

The distance between Dubuque and Kankakee is 294 miles. The road distance is 220.9 miles.

How long does it take to get from Dubuque to Kankakee?

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Dubuque to Kankakee, including transfers.

Can I drive from Dubuque to Kankakee?

Yes, the driving distance between Dubuque to Kankakee is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Dubuque to Kankakee.

Where can I stay near Kankakee?

There are 12+ hotels available in Kankakee.

Dubuque to Kankakee - 6 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Dubuque to Kankakee by car, plane, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive to Quad City International Airport, fly, train
best
1. Drive from Dubuque to Moline-Airport-MLIcar
2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MLI - ORD
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain
5h 55m
$53–255
Drive 219.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dubuque to Kankakeecar 219.6 mi
4h 25m
$41–58
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Dubuque to Twixt Town Rd Transfercar
2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
4. Drive from Chicago Bus Station to Kankakeecar
10h 4m
Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly, train
1. Drive from Dubuque to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CID - ORD
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain
6h 6m
$57–265
Drive to Waterloo Municipal Airport, fly, train
1. Drive from Dubuque to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)car
2. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ALO - ORD
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain
6h 23m
$60–269
Drive, bus, train
1. Drive from Dubuque to Twixt Town Rd Transfercar
2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain
11h 15m

Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

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1h 14mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Dubuque to Kankakee.

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Distance: 292.4 mi
Duration: 5h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Dubuque to Kankakee. However, you can drive to Moline-Airport-MLI airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to LaSalle, walk to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Kankakee. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dubuque to Kankakee via Twixt Town Rd Transfer, GTC Bay 5, GTC Bay 9, Iowa City, and Chicago Bus Station in around 10h 4m.

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