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

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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 Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 16m
    $60–119

  2. Drive 258.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kankakee to Daytoncar car 258.9 mi
    4h 38m
    $48–69

  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 Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 9m
    $97–204

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane ORD - DAY
    6h 26m
    $133–794

  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 Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    9h
    $49–109

Kankakee to Dayton by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 304.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Kankakee to Dayton. 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, walk to Northwest Hub, then take the line 08 bus to Ludlow @ 2Nd. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kankakee to Riverview @ Dayton Art Institute via Chicago Union Station, Indianapolis, Indianapolis Union Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Northwest Hub in around 11h 9m.

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