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 54m.

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 23m and costs $70 - $360.

How far is it from Kankakee to Springfield?

The distance between Kankakee and Springfield is 525 miles. The road distance is 455 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 $75 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m 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 54m 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
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1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Station
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)ORD - SGF
5h 23m
$71–356
Train, bus via Champaign
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Champaign-Urbana
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Station
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Center
10h 50m
$76–208
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Station
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis
3. Take the bus from Saint Louis to Springfield CU Transit Center
12h 38m
$81–224
Drive 452.4 mi
1. Drive from Kankakee to Springfield452.4 mi
7h 54m
$83–120
Train, fly to Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Station
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport (TBN)ORD - TBN
3. Drive from Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport (TBN) to Springfield
6h 44m
$111–390

Kankakee to Springfield by train and bus

14Weekly Services

10h 50mAverage Duration

$76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 521.6 mi
Duration: 5h 23m

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 Chicago Union Station, walk to Clinton-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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