What is the cheapest way to get from Springfield to Kankakee?

The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Kankakee is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Springfield to Kankakee?

The fastest way to get from Springfield to Kankakee is to fly and train which takes 5h 2m and costs $70 - $320.

How far is it from Springfield to Kankakee?

The distance between Springfield and Kankakee is 524 miles. The road distance is 455.4 miles.

How do I travel from Springfield to Kankakee without a car?

The best way to get from Springfield to Kankakee without a car is to bus and train via Champaign which takes 10h 37m and costs $70 - $270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Springfield to Kankakee, including transfers.

Can I drive from Springfield to Kankakee?

Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Kankakee is 455 miles. It takes approximately 7h 53m to drive from Springfield to Kankakee.

Where can I stay near Kankakee?

There are 13+ hotels available in Kankakee.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Kankakee by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport, train
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1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)SGF - ORD
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakee
5h 2m
$72–315
Bus, train via Champaign
1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Station
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Kankakee
10h 37m
$73–265
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Saint Louis
2. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakee
12h 24m
$93–330
Drive 452.7 mi
1. Drive from Springfield to Kankakee452.7 mi
7h 53m
$83–120
Drive to Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport, fly, train
1. Drive from Springfield to Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport (TBN)
2. Fly from Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport (TBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)TBN - ORD
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakee
6h 27m
$112–410

Springfield to Kankakee by bus and train

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10h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 521.3 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Kankakee, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Springfield to Kankakee. However, you can take the taxi to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to Clinton-Blue, walk to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Kankakee. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Kankakee via St Louis Bus Station, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, and Champaign-Urbana in around 10h 37m.

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