What is the cheapest way to get from Kankakee to Fort Madison?

The cheapest way to get from Kankakee to Fort Madison is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kankakee to Fort Madison?

The fastest way to get from Kankakee to Fort Madison is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct train between Kankakee and Fort Madison?

No, there is no direct train from Kankakee to Fort Madison. However, there are services departing from Kankakee and arriving at Fort Madison via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from Kankakee to Fort Madison?

The distance between Kankakee and Fort Madison is 276 miles. The road distance is 207.5 miles.

How do I travel from Kankakee to Fort Madison without a car?

The best way to get from Kankakee to Fort Madison without a car is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs $75 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Kankakee to Fort Madison?

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Kankakee to Fort Madison, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kankakee to Fort Madison train from?

Kankakee to Fort Madison train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kankakee station.

Where does the Kankakee to Fort Madison train arrive?

Kankakee to Fort Madison train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Kankakee to Fort Madison?

Yes, the driving distance between Kankakee to Fort Madison is 208 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Kankakee to Fort Madison.

How do I get a train ticket from Kankakee to Fort Madison?

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Where can I stay near Fort Madison?

There are 11+ hotels available in Fort Madison.

Kankakee to Fort Madison - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Kankakee to Fort Madison by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Madisontrain Southwest Chief
6h 4m
$77–174
Drive 206.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kankakee to Fort Madisoncar 206.3 mi
4h 49m
$38–55
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Champaign-Urbanatrain
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Galesburgbus
3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Fort Madisontrain
6h 56m
$57–119
Train, fly to Burlington Municipal Airport
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane ORD - BRL
5h 15m
$109–234
Train, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane ORD - CID
3. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Fort Madisoncar
6h 36m
$72–336

Kankakee to Fort Madison by train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Trains

6h 4mAverage Duration

$77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 274.2 mi
Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Kankakee, IL, USA and Fort Madison, IA, USA?

You can take a train from Kankakee to Fort Madison via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 4m.

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