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How to get fromLexington to Kankakeeby car, plane, train or bus

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There are 8 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-Airport-SDFcar car
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SDF - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    5h 49m
    $100–551

  2. Drive 334.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lexington to Kankakeecar car 334.9 mi
    6h
    $62–89

  3. Drive, bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar car
    2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    12h
    $78–118

  4. Drive to Covington, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Lexington to Covington (CVG)car car
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CVG - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    5h 43m
    $111–662

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

    1. Drive from Lexington to Covington (CVG)car car
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CVG - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    6h 12m
    $76–392

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

    1. Drive from Lexington to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar car
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SDF - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    6h 16m
    $270–711

  7. Line 3 bus to Blue Grass Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Centre Parkway @ 1349 to Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LEX - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    7h 45m
    $68–392

  8. Drive, bus, train via Lafayette (Amtrak)

    1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar car
    2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    14h 11m
    $88–178

Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration1h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest 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-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 Middletown Station @ Target, S 5th @ W Jefferson, W Jefferson @ S 6th, W Broadway @ S 10th, Louisville, KY, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 12h.

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