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How to get fromColumbia to Kankakeeby plane, train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Columbia to Kankakee by plane, train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane COU - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    5h 1m
    $114–361

  2. Drive 332.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbia to Kankakeecar car 332.4 mi
    6h 15m
    $61–88

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Kankakeetrain train
    9h 57m
    $75–144

  4. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Columbia to Jefferson City Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    10h 55m
    $260–455

Columbia to Kankakee by bus and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 403.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Columbia to Kankakee. However, you can take the taxi to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to LaSalle, walk to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Kankakee. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbia to Kankakee via St Louis Bus Station, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, and Champaign-Urbana in around 9h 57m.

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