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There are 7 ways to get from Omaha to Kankakee by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Omaha to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeOMA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain
    5h 47m
    $114–680

  2. Bus, train via Des Moines

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain
    12h 30m
    $81–198

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Omaha to ChampaignbusDenver
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to KankakeetrainSaluki / ...
    11h 42m
    $92–324

  4. Drive 456.7 mi

    1. Drive from Omaha to Kankakeecar456.7 mi
    7h 54m
    $84–121

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

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeOMA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain
    6h 6m
    $89–480

  6. Bus to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Citybus
    2. Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSUX - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain
    7h 39m
    $82–373

  7. Bus to Lincoln Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Lincoln Bus Depotbus
    2. Fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeLNK - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain
    8h 46m
    $87–360

Omaha to Kankakee by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Omaha, NE, USA and Kankakee, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Omaha to Kankakee. However, you can take the line 106 bus to Eppley Airport Terminal, walk to Omaha (OMA) 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 bus from Omaha to Kankakee via Champaign and Champaign-Urbana in around 11h 42m.

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