What is the cheapest way to get from Kankakee to Gainesville?

The cheapest way to get from Kankakee to Gainesville is to train and bus which costs $120 - $400 and takes 24h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kankakee to Gainesville?

The fastest way to get from Kankakee to Gainesville is to train and fly which takes 9h 9m and costs $160 - $950.

How far is it from Kankakee to Gainesville?

The distance between Kankakee and Gainesville is 993 miles. The road distance is 973.9 miles.

How do I travel from Kankakee to Gainesville without a car?

The best way to get from Kankakee to Gainesville without a car is to train and bus via Atlanta which takes 20h 12m and costs $120 - $290.

How long does it take to get from Kankakee to Gainesville?

It takes approximately 9h 33m to get from Kankakee to Gainesville, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Kankakee and Gainesville?

Gainesville is 1h ahead of Kankakee. It is currently 4:04 PM in Kankakee and 5:04 PM in Gainesville.

Can I drive from Kankakee to Gainesville?

Yes, the driving distance between Kankakee to Gainesville is 974 miles. It takes approximately 17h 13m to drive from Kankakee to Gainesville.

Where can I stay near Gainesville?

There are 220+ hotels available in Gainesville.

Kankakee to Gainesville - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Kankakee to Gainesville by train, plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport
best
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane ORD - GNV
9h 33m
$122–631
Train, bus via Atlanta
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Carbondaletrain
2. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta - Civic Center MARTA Station to Gainesvillebus
20h 12m
$120–290
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain
3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
40h 38m
$206–701
Drive 968.2 mi
1. Drive from Kankakee to Gainesvillecar 968.2 mi
17h 13m
$177–256
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Homewoodtrain
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane MDW - GNV
9h 9m
$164–911
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Jacksonville, bus
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane ORD - JAX
3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
10h
$123–546
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Jacksonville, bus
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Homewoodtrain
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane MDW - JAX
3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
9h 55m
$160–836
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Orlando, bus
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Homewoodtrain
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Orlando (MCO)plane MDW - MCO
3. Take the bus from Orlando RedCoach Station to Gainesvillebus
9h 31m
$128–661
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Homewoodtrain
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus
24h 15m
$128–396
Train, bus #3
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesville Bus Stopbus
26h 22m
$130–316

Kankakee to Gainesville by train, bus, and subway

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20h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 987.5 mi
Duration: 9h 33m

What companies run services between Kankakee, IL, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Kankakee to Gainesville. However, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to Clinton-Blue, take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV), walk to Airport, then take the line 26 bus to Rosa Parks RTS Downtown Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kankakee to Gainesville via Carbondale, Carbondale Intermodal Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Garnett Station, Civic Center Station, and Atlanta - Civic Center MARTA Station in around 20h 12m.

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