What is the cheapest way to get from Kankakee to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Kankakee to Des Moines is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 5h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kankakee to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Kankakee to Des Moines is to train and fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $140 - $850.

How far is it from Kankakee to Des Moines?

The distance between Kankakee and Des Moines is 381 miles. The road distance is 326.6 miles.

How do I travel from Kankakee to Des Moines without a car?

The best way to get from Kankakee to Des Moines without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 8m and costs $70 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Kankakee to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Kankakee to Des Moines, including transfers.

Can I drive from Kankakee to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Kankakee to Des Moines is 327 miles. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Kankakee to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 238+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Kankakee to Des Moines - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Kankakee to Des Moines by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ORD - DSM
5h 16m
$110–610
Drive 324.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kankakee to Des Moinescar 324.8 mi
5h 42m
$60–86
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
9h 8m
$71–144
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 Des Moines (DSM)plane MDW - DSM
5h 7m
$142–852
Train, bus via Champaign
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Champaign-Urbanatrain Saluki / ...
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0157S
10h
$76–154

Kankakee to Des Moines by train, foot, and bus

19Weekly Services

9h 8mAverage Duration

$71Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kankakee to Des Moines.

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Distance: 378.8 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Kankakee, IL, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Kankakee to Des Moines. However, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to LaSalle, take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Des Moines (DSM), then take the taxi to Des Moines. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kankakee to Des Moines via Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 9h 8m.

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