What is the cheapest way to get from Lansing to Kankakee?

The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Kankakee is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lansing to Kankakee?

The fastest way to get from Lansing to Kankakee is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Lansing and Kankakee?

No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Kankakee. However, there are services departing from Lansing, MI and arriving at Chestnut & N. Schuyler via Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Chicago and Stop 340157. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.

How far is it from Lansing to Kankakee?

The distance between Lansing and Kankakee is 268 miles. The road distance is 240.9 miles.

How do I travel from Lansing to Kankakee without a car?

The best way to get from Lansing to Kankakee without a car is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs $40 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Lansing to Kankakee?

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Lansing to Kankakee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lansing to Kankakee bus from?

Lansing to Kankakee bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Lansing, MI station.

Train or bus from Lansing to Kankakee?

The best way to get from Lansing to Kankakee is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs $40 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $260 and takes 12h 35m.

Where does the Lansing to Kankakee bus arrive?

Lansing to Kankakee bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Kalamazoo, MI station.

What is the time difference between Lansing and Kankakee?

Kankakee is 1h behind Lansing. It is currently 11:05 PM in Lansing and 10:05 PM in Kankakee.

Can I drive from Lansing to Kankakee?

Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Kankakee is 241 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Lansing to Kankakee.

Where can I stay near Kankakee?

There are 14+ hotels available in Kankakee.

Lansing to Kankakee - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Lansing to Kankakee by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationBlue Water
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to KankakeeSaluki / ...
7h 12m
$41–138
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lansing, MI to Kalamazoo, MI
2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Chicago to Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee
12h 35m
$97–254
Drive 239.5 mi
1. Drive from Lansing to Kankakee239.5 mi
4h 1m
$44–64
Fly, train
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)LAN - ORD
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakee
4h 35m
$71–377

Lansing to Kankakee by bus and train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

7h 12mAverage Duration

$41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 266.9 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lansing, MI to Chestnut & N. Schuyler via Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Chicago Bus Station, Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Chicago, Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee, and Stop 340157 in around 12h 35m.

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