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

The cheapest way to get from Kankakee to Iowa is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 5h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kankakee to Iowa is to train and fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $65 - $330.

How far is it from Kankakee to Iowa?

The distance between Kankakee and Iowa is 381 miles. The road distance is 326.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kankakee to Iowa without a car is to train and bus via Des Moines which takes 9h 16m and costs $60 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Kankakee to Iowa, including transfers.

Can I drive from Kankakee to Iowa?

Yes, the driving distance between Kankakee to Iowa is 327 miles. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Kankakee to Iowa.

Where can I stay near Iowa?

There are 231+ hotels available in Iowa.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Kankakee to Iowa 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 Des Moines
best
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Station
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)ORD - DSM
5h 4m
$108–561
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport, line 10 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Station
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)ORD - MLI
3. Take the bus from Centre Station to District
6h 1m
$48–292
Train, bus via Des Moines
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union StationSaluki / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des MoinesGreyhound US0123 / ...
9h 16m
$62–146
Drive 324.8 mi
1. Drive from Kankakee to Des Moines324.8 mi
5h 39m
$60–86
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Station
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)ORD - ALO
4h 50m
$68–321
Train, train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Omaha
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Homewood
2. Take the train from Homewood to Museum Campus/11th St.
3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Omaha (OMA)MDW - OMA
5h 23m
$144–789
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Station
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)ORD - CID
6h 13m
$67–340
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union StationSaluki / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Des MoinesChicago
9h 48m
$64–195
Train, bus via Burlington
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Station
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Burlington
4. Take the bus from Burlington to Des Moines
11h 20m
$104–265
Train, bus via Champaign
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Champaign-UrbanaSaluki / ...
2. Take the bus from Champaign to Des MoinesIndianapolis
11h 35m
$78–156

Kankakee to Iowa by train, foot, and bus

14Weekly Services

9h 48mAverage Duration

$64Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kankakee to Iowa.

Launch map view

Distance: 379 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Kankakee, IL, USA and Iowa, USA?

There is no direct connection from Kankakee to Iowa. 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 Des Moines (DSM), then take the taxi to West Des Moines. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kankakee to Des Moines via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 9h 16m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.