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There are 8 ways to get from Iowa to Kankakee by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DSM - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    4h 55m
    $80–391

  2. 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 Shelterbus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MLI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    6h 42m
    $47–272

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train Saluki / ...
    9h 30m
    $74–155

  4. Drive 324.9 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Kankakeecar car 324.9 mi
    5h 45m
    $60–86

  5. Fly Des Moines to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DSM - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    4h 35m
    $100–521

  6. Fly Omaha to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OMA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    7h 13m
    $110–643

  7. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CID - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    7h 48m

  8. Bus, train via Champaign

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Kankakeetrain train Saluki / ...
    9h 32m
    $83–165

Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar107Weekly Planes
Duration2h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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-Airport-DSM 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 Des Moines to Kankakee via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 30m.

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