What is the cheapest way to get from Kankakee to St. Louis?

The cheapest way to get from Kankakee to St. Louis is to train and bus which costs $35 - $80 and takes 5h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kankakee to St. Louis?

The fastest way to get from Kankakee to St. Louis is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct train between Kankakee and St. Louis?

No, there is no direct train from Kankakee to St. Louis. However, there are services departing from Kankakee and arriving at St. Louis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

How far is it from Kankakee to St. Louis?

The distance between Kankakee and St. Louis is 256 miles. The road distance is 238.9 miles.

How do I travel from Kankakee to St. Louis without a car?

The best way to get from Kankakee to St. Louis without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 40m and costs $35 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Kankakee to St. Louis?

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Kankakee to St. Louis, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kankakee to St. Louis train from?

Kankakee to St. Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kankakee station.

Where does the Kankakee to St. Louis train arrive?

Kankakee to St. Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Kankakee to St. Louis?

Yes, the driving distance between Kankakee to St. Louis is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Kankakee to St. Louis.

How do I get a train ticket from Kankakee to St. Louis?

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Where can I stay near St. Louis?

There are 433+ hotels available in St. Louis.

Kankakee to St. Louis - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Kankakee to St. Louis by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Champaign-Urbanatrain Saluki / ...
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
5h 40m
$38–75
Train (Amtrak)
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain Lincoln Service / ...
7h 15m
$37–151
Drive 237.5 mi
1. Drive from Kankakee to St. Louiscar 237.5 mi
4h 23m
$44–63
Train, train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
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 Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MDW - STL
5h 30m
$100–630
Train, train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
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 Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane ORD - STL
6h
$245–520

Kankakee to St. Louis by train and bus

19Weekly Services

5h 40mAverage Duration

$38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 254.9 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Kankakee, IL, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?

You can take a train from Kankakee to St. Louis via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 15m.

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