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

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

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train Saluki / ...
    8h 11m
    $62–86

  2. Drive 264.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Louisville to Kankakeecar car 264.7 mi
    4h 35m
    $49–70

  3. Bus, train via Indianapolis (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    10h 31m
    $75–173

  4. Fly Louisville International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SDF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    5h 47m
    $86–517

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

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SDF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    6h 14m
    $256–487

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

    1. Drive from Louisville to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar car
    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
    6h 7m
    $77–383

Louisville to Kankakee by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Louisville to Kankakee. However, you can take the bus to Chicago Union Station, walk to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Kankakee. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Kankakee via Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station), Indianapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 10h 31m.

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