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 42m.

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 5h 9m and costs $130 - $850.

How far is it from Kankakee to Iowa?

The distance between Kankakee and Iowa is 396 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 which takes 9h 13m and costs $70 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 9h 13m 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 42m to drive from Kankakee to Iowa.

Where can I stay near Iowa?

There are 512+ hotels available in Iowa.

Kankakee to Iowa - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 10 bus

There are 8 ways to get from Kankakee to Iowa by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train, bus
best
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 13m
$73–154
Train, train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport, line 10 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Homewoodtrain
2. Take the train from Homewood to Van Buren St.train
3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane ORD - MLI
4. Take the bus from Centre Station to Districtbus
6h 35m
$45–272
Drive 324.8 mi
1. Drive from Kankakee to Des Moinescar 324.8 mi
5h 42m
$60–86
Train, train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Des Moines
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Homewoodtrain
2. Take the train from Homewood to Van Buren St.train
3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ORD - DSM
5h 38m
$107–601
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 5m
$83–164
Train, train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Des Moines
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 9m
$132–851
Train, train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Omaha
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 Omaha (OMA)plane MDW - OMA
5h 24m
$160–860
Train, train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Homewoodtrain
2. Take the train from Homewood to Van Buren St.train
3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane ORD - CID
4. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
8h 3m

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

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1h 52mAverage Duration

$76Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kankakee to Iowa.

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Distance: 393.3 mi
Duration: 9h 13m

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 Chicago Bus Station, take the bus to Des Moines, then take the taxi to Des Moines. Alternatively, you can drive from Kankakee to Des Moines in around 5h 42m.

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