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How to get fromKankakee to Kentuckyby train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train, bus via Champaign

    best
    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Champaign-Urbanatrain
    2. Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus
    7h 55m
    $67–141

  2. Drive 263.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kankakee to Louisvillecar263.8 mi
    4h 32m
    $49–70

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus
    10h 48m
    $60–139

  4. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB)planeORD - OWB
    5h 6m
    $76–212

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Homewoodtrain
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Indianapolisbus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis to El Mercadito Grocery - Clarksville, INbus
    12h 18m
    $101–346

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Covington

    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG)planeORD - CVG
    5h 46m
    $82–511

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

    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)planeORD - SDF
    6h 18m
    $211–582

  8. Train, train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Covington

    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 Covington (CVG)planeMDW - CVG
    5h 38m
    $114–761

  9. Train, train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    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 Louisville International Airport (SDF)planeMDW - SDF
    6h 6m
    $93–642

  10. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport

    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)planeORD - LEX
    7h 18m
    $112–681

Kankakee to Kentucky by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Kankakee to Kentucky. However, you can take the train to Champaign-Urbana, walk to Champaign, take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, then take the bus to Louisville, KY. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kankakee to Louisville, KY via Chicago Union Station, Indianapolis, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 10h 48m.

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