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How to get fromKentucky to KankakeeBy bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Kentucky to Kankakee by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train via Champaign

    best
    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Kankakeetrain train
    7h 37m
    $61–129

  2. Drive 264.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Louisville to Kankakeecar car 264.7 mi
    4h 35m
    $49–70

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    10h 31m
    $88–199

  4. Fly Blue Grass Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LEX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    5h 6m
    $108–477

  5. Fly Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane OWB - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    4h 59m
    $83–243

  6. Fly Louisville International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SDF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    5h 53m
    $79–473

  7. Fly Louisville International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SDF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    6h 24m
    $239–693

  8. Fly Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CVG - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    5h 52m
    $78–482

  9. Fly Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CVG - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    6h 21m
    $64–392

Kentucky to Kankakee by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Kentucky, USA and Kankakee, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Kentucky to Kankakee. However, you can take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, take the bus to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, walk to Champaign-Urbana, then take the train to Kankakee. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Kankakee via Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station), Indianapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 10h 31m.

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