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There are 6 ways to get from Lexington to Kankakee by car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Drive from Lexington to Louisville International Airport (SDF)car
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeSDF - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain
    5h 47m
    $92–507

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to ChicagobusGreyhound US0120
    2. Take the train from Homewood to KankakeetrainSaluki / ...
    14h 50m
    $57–160

  3. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Cincinnati Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain
    13h 2m
    $117–175

  4. Drive 334.9 mi

    1. Drive from Lexington to Kankakeecar334.9 mi
    5h 57m
    $62–89

  5. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Lexington to Louisville International Airport (SDF)car
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSDF - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain
    6h 14m
    $147–537

  6. 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
    7h 44m
    $75–418

Lexington to Kankakee by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Lexington, KY, USA and Kankakee, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lexington to Kankakee. However, you can drive to Louisville International Airport (SDF) airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), walk to Midway, take the subway to LaSalle/Van Buren, walk to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Kankakee. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lexington to Kankakee via Lexington Bus Stop, Cincinnati Bus Station, Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station), Indianapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 13h 2m.

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