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 3m.

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 3m and costs $40 - $65.

How far is it from Lansing to Kankakee?

The distance between Lansing and Kankakee is 259 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 39m and costs $60 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Lansing to Kankakee, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Lansing and Kankakee?

Kankakee is 1h behind Lansing. It is currently 11:23 AM in Lansing and 10:23 AM in Kankakee.

Can I drive from Lansing to Kankakee?

Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Kankakee is 241 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Lansing to Kankakee.

Where can I stay near Kankakee?

There are 12+ hotels available in Kankakee.

Lansing to Kankakee - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Lansing to Kankakee by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain
4h 33m
$75–413
Bus, train via South Haven
cheapest
1. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus
2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicagobus
3. Take the train from Homewood to Kankakeetrain
9h 16m
$43–86
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain Saluki / ...
7h 39m
$61–153
Drive 239.5 mi
1. Drive from Lansing to Kankakeecar 239.5 mi
4h 3m
$44–64
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Kalamazoo Transit Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain
10h 35m
$70–134

Lansing to Kankakee by bus and train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

7h 39mAverage Duration

$61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 257.1 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a bus from CATA Trans Center to Kankakee via NBD Harrison past Kalamazoo, Brody Complex, Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 39m.

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