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How to get fromKankakee to Cincinnatiby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Kankakee to Cincinnati by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus via Champaign

    best
    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Champaign-Urbanatrain
    2. Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus
    7h 44m
    $63–181

  2. Drive 256 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kankakee to Cincinnaticar256 mi
    4h 32m
    $47–68

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus
    10h 37m
    $54–195

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

    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG)planeORD - CVG
    5h 46m
    $88–532

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union StationtrainSaluki / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to CincinnatibusFlixBus 2514
    8h 23m
    $49–125

  6. Train, bus #3

    1. Take the train from Kankakee to HomewoodtrainSaluki / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Cincinnati Bus StationbusGreyhound US0120
    11h 25m
    $62–272

  7. Train, train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Homewoodtrain
    2. Take the train from Homewood to Museum Campus/11th St.train
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Covington (CVG)planeMDW - CVG
    5h 38m
    $111–761

Kankakee to Cincinnati by train, bus, and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration7h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Kankakee, IL, USA and Cincinnati, OH, USA?

There is no direct connection from Kankakee to Cincinnati. However, you can take the train to Champaign-Urbana, walk to Champaign, take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, walk to Indianapolis, then take the bus to Cincinnati. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kankakee to Cincinnati via Chicago Union Station, Indianapolis, and Indianapolis in around 10h 37m.

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