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There are 7 ways to get from Kankakee to Columbus by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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  1. Train, bus via Indianapolis

    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 Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    9h 50m
    $69–138

  2. Drive 322.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kankakee to Columbuscar car 322.1 mi
    5h 38m
    $59–85

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Toledotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    10h 18m
    $113–237

  4. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane ORD - CMH
    6h 5m
    $572–945

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbusbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    9h 58m
    $73–137

  6. Train, bus #3

    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Homewoodtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Columbusbus bus FlixBus N2640
    10h 35m
    $67–120

  7. Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Homewoodtrain train
    2. Take the train from Homewood to Museum Campus/11th St.train train
    3. Take the subway from Roosevelt to Midwaysubway subway
    4. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane MDW - CMH
    5h 52m
    $103–585

Kankakee to Columbus by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 371.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 50m

What companies run services between Kankakee, IL, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?

There is no direct connection from Kankakee to Columbus. However, you can take the train to Champaign-Urbana, walk to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, take the bus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, then take the bus to Columbus. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kankakee to Columbus - Mound St via Chicago Union Station, Toledo, and Toledo in around 10h 18m.

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