There are 6 ways to get from Kankakee to Dayton by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus via Champaign
best- Take the train from Kankakee to Champaign-Urbanatrain
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
8h 21m$54–99Drive 258.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kankakee to Daytoncar 258.9 mi
4h 38m$48–69Train, bus
- Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
11h 19m$77–180Train, fly
- Take the train from Kankakee to Homewoodtrain
- Take the train from Homewood to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dayton (DAY)plane ORD - DAY
6h 39m$51–301Train, bus #2
- Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus Chicago / ...
10h 14m$56–104Bus
- Take the bus from Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus Milwaukee / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus Chicago / ...
13h 7m$56–111
Kankakee to Dayton by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kankakee to Dayton is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Kankakee to Dayton is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Kankakee to Dayton. However, there are services departing from Chestnut & N. Schuyler and arriving at 3Rd @ Perry via Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee, California & 35th Street, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Chicago and Salem Av @ Greyhound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 7m.
The distance between Kankakee and Dayton is 305 miles. The road distance is 260.4 miles.
The best way to get from Kankakee to Dayton without a car is to train and bus via Champaign which takes 8h 21m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Kankakee to Dayton, including transfers.
Kankakee to Dayton bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee station.
Kankakee to Dayton bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Tornado Bus Co - Chicago station.
Dayton is 1h ahead of Kankakee. It is currently 9:02 AM in Kankakee and 10:02 AM in Dayton.
Yes, the driving distance between Kankakee to Dayton is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Kankakee to Dayton.
What companies run services between Kankakee, IL, USA and Dayton, OH, USA?
You can take a bus from Chestnut & N. Schuyler to 3Rd @ Perry via Stop 340157, Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee, Tornado Bus Co - Chicago, California & 35th Street, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Jefferson & Harrison, Chicago, and Salem Av @ Greyhound in around 13h 7m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dayton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kankakee to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kankakee to Homewood
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–19
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Website
- Greyhound
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