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How to get fromKankakee to Austinby train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak) or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kankakee to Austin by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)planeORD - AUS
    7h 9m
    $112–531

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee to Tornado Bus Co - AustinbusChicago
    21h 50m
    $176–340

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union StationtrainSaluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to AustintrainTexas Eagle
    31h 12m
    $179–854

  4. Drive 1,061.3 mi

    1. Drive from Kankakee to Austincar1,061.3 mi
    17h 44m
    $194–280

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Homewoodtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)planeMDW - AUS
    7h 12m
    $126–587

  6. Train, train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
    3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)planeMKE - AUS
    9h 22m
    $254–761

Kankakee to Austin by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration31h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$179Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Kankakee, IL, USA and Austin, TX, USA?

Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee to Tornado Bus Co - Austin once daily. Tickets cost $160–320 and the journey takes 20h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kankakee to Austin via Chicago Union Station in around 31h 12m.

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