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How to get fromLansing to Kankakeeby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Lansing to Kankakee by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train Saluki / ...
    7h 12m
    $67–168

  2. Drive  239.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lansing to Kankakeecar car 239.5 mi
    4h 3m
    $44–64

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train Saluki / ...
    7h 52m
    $72–123

  4. Fly from Capital Region International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    4h 30m
    $80–402

  5. Bus, train via South Haven

    1. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the train from Homewood to Kankakeetrain train
    9h 16m
    $47–89

  6. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Lansing to Flintbus bus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FNT - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    6h 57m
    $97–350

Lansing to Kankakee by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 266.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Kankakee, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Lansing, MI to Kankakee via East Lansing, MI, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 12m.

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