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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Kankakee is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 5h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Kankakee is to fly and train which takes 4h 46m and costs $60 - $300.

How far is it from Iowa to Kankakee?

The distance between Iowa and Kankakee is 381 miles. The road distance is 326.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Iowa to Kankakee without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 27m and costs $75 - $270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Iowa to Kankakee, including transfers.

Can I drive from Iowa to Kankakee?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Kankakee is 327 miles. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Iowa to Kankakee.

Where can I stay near Kankakee?

There are 13+ hotels available in Kankakee.

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

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

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

Fly Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)DSM - ORD
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakee
4h 50m
$77–407
Line 60 bus to Quad City International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from District to SouthPark Mall Shelter
2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)MLI - ORD
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakee
6h 31m
$41–258
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to ChampaignDenver
2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to KankakeeSaluki / ...
9h 27m
$75–268
Bus, train via Burlington
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Burlington
2. Take the bus from Burlington to Galesburg
3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakee
11h 6m
$93–208
Drive 324.9 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Kankakee324.9 mi
5h 41m
$60–86
Fly Waterloo Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)ALO - ORD
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakee
4h 46m
$63–298
Fly The Eastern Iowa Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)CID - ORD
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakee
6h
$71–366
Fly Omaha to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)OMA - MDW
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakee
7h 14m
$112–679
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to ChicagoOmaha
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to KankakeeSaluki / ...
9h 48m
$74–173
Bus, train #3
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0123 / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to KankakeeSaluki / ...
10h 20m
$56–106

Iowa to Kankakee by bus and train

7Weekly Services

9h 27mAverage Duration

$75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 379.2 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Kankakee, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Iowa to Kankakee. However, you can take the taxi to Des Moines (DSM) 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 Des Moines to Kankakee via Champaign and Champaign-Urbana in around 9h 27m.

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