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How to get fromJefferson City to Kankakeeby plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Jefferson City to Kankakee by plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Columbia Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

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    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 6m
    $138–407

  2. Drive  340.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jefferson City to Kankakeecar car 340.2 mi
    6h 22m
    $63–90

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Kankakeetrain train
    9h 47m
    $90–194

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Jefferson City 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
    10h 5m
    $80–150

  5. Shuttle to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Jefferson City, Missouri to St Louis International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane STL - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    7h 12m
    $206–539

  6. Shuttle to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Jefferson City, Missouri to St Louis International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane STL - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    7h 37m
    $473–886

Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 410.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Jefferson City 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 train from Jefferson City Station to Kankakee via Springfield, Washington & 4th, Springfield SMTD Transfer Center, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, and Champaign-Urbana in around 9h 47m.

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