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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 (Amtrak)

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

  2. Drive 264.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Louisville to Kankakeecar264.7 mi
    4h 32m
    $49–70

  3. Bus, train via Indianapolis (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain
    10h 31m
    $65–328

  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)planeLEX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain
    5h 4m
    $95–426

  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)planeOWB - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain
    4h 49m
    $75–212

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

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeSDF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain
    5h 53m
    $71–442

  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)planeSDF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain
    6h 18m
    $211–582

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

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeCVG - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain
    6h 17m
    $66–410

  9. Fly Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeCVG - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain
    5h 47m
    $86–520

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 bus to Chicago Union Station, walk to Chicago Union Station, 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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