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How to get fromKankakee to Columbiaby train, plane, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane ORD - COU
    5h 17m
    $115–407

  2. Drive 328.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kankakee to Columbiacar car 328.1 mi
    6h 28m
    $60–87

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    9h 35m
    $73–142

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jefferson City Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Jefferson City Station to Columbiataxi taxi
    10h 49m
    $258–457

Kankakee to Columbia by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 402.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Kankakee to Columbia. However, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to LaSalle, take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Columbia Regional Airport (COU), then take the taxi to Columbia. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kankakee to Columbia via Champaign-Urbana, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, and St Louis Bus Station in around 9h 35m.

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