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

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There are 7 ways to get from Kankakee to Detroit by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union StationtrainSaluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to DetroittrainWolverine
    7h 49m
    $59–185

  2. Train, bus via Ann Arbor

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Homewoodtrain
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Ann Arborbus
    3. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit - Grand Circus Parkbus
    9h 42m
    $54–252

  3. Drive 305.6 mi

    1. Drive from Kankakee to Detroitcar305.6 mi
    5h 4m
    $56–81

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

    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)planeORD - DTW
    6h 20m
    $123–362

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kankakee to HomewoodtrainSaluki / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Detroit Bus StationbusGreyhound US0160
    9h 49m
    $75–286

  6. Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Homewoodtrain
    2. Take the train from Homewood to Museum Campus/11th St.train
    3. Take the subway from Roosevelt to Midwaysubway
    4. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)planeMDW - DTW
    6h 5m
    $66–471

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)planeORD - FNT
    3. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus
    7h 29m
    $57–324

Kankakee to Detroit by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration7h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Kankakee, IL, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Kankakee to Detroit via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 49m.

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