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

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There are 6 ways to get from Kankakee to Lexington 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 Lexington Bus Stopbus
    9h 32m
    $102–218

  2. Drive 332.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kankakee to Lexingtoncar332.1 mi
    6h
    $61–88

  3. Train, bus

    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 Lexington Bus Stopbus
    12h 25m
    $96–227

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

    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
    3. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Lexingtoncar
    6h 28m
    $225–611

  5. 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
    $113–692

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Homewoodtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)planeMDW - SDF
    3. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Lexingtoncar
    6h 16m
    $105–660

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar64Weekly Planes
Duration1h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Kankakee, IL, USA and Lexington, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Kankakee to Lexington. However, you can take the train to Champaign-Urbana, walk to Champaign, take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, take the bus to Lexington Bus Stop, then take the taxi to Lexington. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kankakee to Lexington via Chicago Union Station, Indianapolis, Indianapolis Union Station, and Lexington Bus Stop in around 12h 25m.

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