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

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  1. Train, bus via Champaign

    best
    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington, INbus bus
    6h 30m
    $61–113

  2. Drive 191.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kankakee to Bloomingtoncar car 191.5 mi
    3h 43m
    $35–51

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington, INbus bus
    9h 28m
    $98–197

  4. Train, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane ORD - IND
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Unionshuttle bus
    7h 24m
    $473–1,175

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Homewoodtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Bloomingtonbus bus FlixBus 2512
    8h 50m
    $47–85

Kankakee to Bloomington by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 242.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Kankakee to Bloomington. However, you can take the train to Champaign-Urbana, walk to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, then take the bus to Bloomington, IN. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kankakee to Bloomington, IN via Chicago Union Station, Indianapolis, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 9h 28m.

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