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How to get fromCarbondale to Kankakeeby train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Carbondale to Kankakee by train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Carbondale to Kankakeetrain train Saluki / ...
    4h 1m
    $80–170

  2. Drive 272.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carbondale to Kankakeecar car 272.7 mi
    4h 30m
    $50–72

  3. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MWA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    5h 5m
    $138–304

  4. Drive to Barkley Regional Airport, fly, train

    1. Drive from Carbondale to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)car car
    2. Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PAH - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    5h 54m
    $72–313

  5. Taxi to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the taxi from Carbondale to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CGI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    6h 4m
    $236–398

Carbondale to Kankakee by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration4h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 252.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Carbondale, IL, USA and Kankakee, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Carbondale to Kankakee 3 times a day. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 4h 1m.

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