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

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

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

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    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 49m
    $70–212

  2. Drive 264.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Louisville to Kankakeecar car 264.7 mi
    4h 32m
    $49–70

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train Saluki / ...
    8h 11m
    $57–81

  4. Bus, train via Indianapolis (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
    $65–328

  5. 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 8m
    $90–406

  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
    $76–452

  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
    $211–582

  8. 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 18m
    $66–410

  9. 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
    $86–580

Kentucky to Kankakee by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest 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 taxi to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to Clinton-Blue, walk to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Kankakee. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Kankakee via Chicago Union Station and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 11m.

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