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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2514 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train Saluki / ...
    8h 20m
    $77–119

  2. Drive  251.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Kankakeecar car 251.6 mi
    4h 32m
    $42–60

  3. Bus, train via Lafayette

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    10h 15m
    $123–201

  4. Fly Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CVG - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    5h 54m
    $118–656

  5. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Kankakeetrain train
    9h 22m
    $70–180

  6. Fly Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CVG - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    6h 30m
    $96–470

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

    1. Drive from Cincinnati 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
    6h 8m
    $99–430

Cincinnati to Kankakee by bus, foot, and train

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Cincinnati to Kankakee.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 351.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Kankakee, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cincinnati to Kankakee. However, you can take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, walk to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Kankakee. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati to Kankakee via Lafayette Bus Stop, Lafayette Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 10h 15m.

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