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

The cheapest way to get from Kankakee to Springfield is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kankakee to Springfield is to train and fly which takes 5h 57m and costs $70 - $350.

How far is it from Kankakee to Springfield?

The distance between Kankakee and Springfield is 523 miles. The road distance is 455.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kankakee to Springfield without a car is to train and bus via Champaign which takes 10h 50m and costs $70 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Kankakee to Springfield, including transfers.

Can I drive from Kankakee to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Kankakee to Springfield is 455 miles. It takes approximately 7h 57m to drive from Kankakee to Springfield.

Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 100+ hotels available in Springfield.

Kankakee to Springfield - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Kankakee to Springfield 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, fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport
best
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 Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane ORD - SGF
5h 57m
$74–345
Train, bus via Champaign
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Champaign-Urbanatrain
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
10h 50m
$73–188
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain
3. Take the bus from Saint Louis to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
12h 38m
$81–194
Drive 452.9 mi
1. Drive from Kankakee to Springfieldcar 452.9 mi
7h 57m
$83–120
Train, fly to Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Homewoodtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport (TBN)plane ORD - TBN
3. Drive from Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport (TBN) to Springfieldcar
7h 11m
$104–509

Kankakee to Springfield by train and bus

14Weekly Services

10h 50mAverage Duration

$73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 520.2 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Kankakee, IL, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Kankakee to Springfield. However, you can take the train to Homewood, take the train to Van Buren St., walk to Jackson-Blue, take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF), then take the taxi to Springfield. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kankakee to Springfield CU Transit Center via Champaign-Urbana, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, and St Louis Bus Station in around 10h 50m.

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