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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 train
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    7h 50m
    $61–125

  2. Drive 263.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kankakee to Louisvillecar car 263.8 mi
    4h 35m
    $49–70

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    10h 48m
    $99–210

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

    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG)plane plane ORD - CVG
    5h 52m
    $81–462

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Homewoodtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Indianapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis to El Mercadito Grocery - Clarksville, INbus bus
    12h 23m
    $83–209

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

    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB)plane plane ORD - OWB
    5h 14m
    $110–263

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

    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ORD - SDF
    6h 19m
    $75–423

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

    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Homewoodtrain train
    2. Take the train from Homewood to Museum Campus/11th St.train train
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Covington (CVG)plane plane MDW - CVG
    5h 42m
    $103–633

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

    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Homewoodtrain train
    2. Take the train from Homewood to Museum Campus/11th St.train train
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MDW - SDF
    6h 7m
    $92–584

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

    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ORD - LEX
    7h 27m
    $116–642

Kankakee to Kentucky by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 306.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 50m

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 Intermodal Trans Ctr, 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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