What is the cheapest way to get from Kankakee to Carmel?

The cheapest way to get from Kankakee to Carmel is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kankakee to Carmel?

The fastest way to get from Kankakee to Carmel is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct train between Kankakee and Carmel?

No, there is no direct train from Kankakee to Carmel. However, there are services departing from Kankakee and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

How far is it from Kankakee to Carmel?

The distance between Kankakee and Carmel is 209 miles. The road distance is 147.8 miles.

How do I travel from Kankakee to Carmel without a car?

The best way to get from Kankakee to Carmel without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 54m and costs $80 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Kankakee to Carmel?

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Kankakee to Carmel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kankakee to Carmel train from?

Kankakee to Carmel train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kankakee station.

What is the time difference between Kankakee and Carmel?

Carmel is 1h ahead of Kankakee. It is currently 11:13 PM in Kankakee and 12:13 AM in Carmel.

Where does the Kankakee to Carmel train arrive?

Kankakee to Carmel train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Kankakee to Carmel?

Yes, the driving distance between Kankakee to Carmel is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Kankakee to Carmel.

Where can I stay near Carmel?

There are 686+ hotels available in Carmel.

Kankakee to Carmel - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Kankakee to Carmel by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or taxi

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Champaign-Urbanatrain Saluki / ...
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
4h 54m
$81–133
Drive 147 mi
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1. Drive from Kankakee to Carmelcar 147 mi
2h 45m
$27–39
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
7h 52m
$118–217
Train, fly, taxi
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ORD - IND
3. Take the taxi from Indianapolis-Airport-IND to Carmeltaxi
5h 25m
$510–1,232

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND) flights

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1h 15mAverage Duration

$55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 208.2 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

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

You can take a train from Kankakee to Carmel via Chicago Union Station and Indianapolis in around 7h 52m.

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