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

The cheapest way to get from Gainesville to Kankakee is to bus and train which costs $130 - $350 and takes 23h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gainesville to Kankakee is to fly and train which takes 9h 9m and costs $100 - $490.

How far is it from Gainesville to Kankakee?

The distance between Gainesville and Kankakee is 991 miles. The road distance is 969.8 miles.

How do I travel from Gainesville to Kankakee without a car?

The best way to get from Gainesville to Kankakee without a car is to bus and train via Atlanta which takes 19h 55m and costs $120 - $300.

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

It takes approximately 9h 11m to get from Gainesville to Kankakee, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Gainesville and Kankakee?

Kankakee is 1h behind Gainesville. It is currently 4:00 PM in Gainesville and 3:00 PM in Kankakee.

Can I drive from Gainesville to Kankakee?

Yes, the driving distance between Gainesville to Kankakee is 970 miles. It takes approximately 17h 29m to drive from Gainesville to Kankakee.

Where can I stay near Kankakee?

There are 13+ hotels available in Kankakee.

Gainesville to Kankakee - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Gainesville to Kankakee by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)GNV - ORD
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakee
9h 11m
$78–360
Bus, train via Atlanta
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta - Civic Center MARTA Station
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Station
3. Take the train from Carbondale to Kankakee
19h 55m
$126–291
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonville
2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Chicago Union Station
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakee
40h 48m
$256–848
Drive 964.2 mi
1. Drive from Gainesville to Kankakee964.2 mi
17h 29m
$176–255
Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)GNV - MDW
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakee
9h 9m
$102–490
Bus to Jacksonville, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonville
2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)JAX - MDW
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakee
9h 26m
$138–653
Bus to Jacksonville, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonville
2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)JAX - ORD
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakee
9h 49m
$108–473
Bus to Orlando, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Orlando RedCoach Station
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)MCO - MDW
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakee
9h 18m
$103–481
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Kankakee
23h 52m
$137–341
Bus, train #3
1. Take the bus from Gainesville Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Train Station
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakee
27h 55m
$146–306

Gainesville to Kankakee by bus, subway, and train

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19h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 985.2 mi
Duration: 9h 11m

What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Kankakee, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Gainesville to Kankakee. However, you can take the line 25 bus to Airport, walk to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) 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 Gainesville to Kankakee via Atlanta - Civic Center MARTA Station, Civic Center Station, Garnett Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Carbondale Intermodal Station, and Carbondale in around 19h 55m.

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