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How to get fromBloomington to Kankakeeby bus, train, car, shuttle, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, train via Champaign

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bloomington, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus 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
    6h 22m
    $61–115

  2. Drive 191.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bloomington to Kankakeecar car 191.7 mi
    3h 42m
    $35–51

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington, IN 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
    9h 21m
    $98–200

  4. Shuttle, fly, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Union to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IND - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    7h 17m
    $473–1,178

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicagobus bus FlixBus 2512
    2. Take the train from Homewood to Kankakeetrain train Saluki / ...
    8h 46m
    $49–87

Bloomington to Kankakee by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 242.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Bloomington, IN, USA and Kankakee, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Bloomington to Kankakee. However, you can take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, take the bus to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, walk to Champaign-Urbana, then take the train to Kankakee. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloomington, IN to Kankakee via Indianapolis Union Station, Indianapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 21m.

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