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How to get fromKankakee to Eastern Illinois Universityby train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kankakee to Eastern Illinois University by train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2h 20m
    $68–116

  2. Drive 129.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kankakee to Eastern Illinois Universitycar car 129.6 mi
    2h 8m
    $24–35

  3. Line 3 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Chestnut & N. Schuyler to Stop 340157bus bus 3
    2. Take the bus from Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee to Phillips Gas Station - Arcolabus bus Chicago / ...
    3h 58m
    $96–211

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  • Distance: 127.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Kankakee, IL, USA and Eastern Illinois University, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Kankakee to Mattoon Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chestnut & N. Schuyler to Eastern Illinois University via Stop 340157, Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee, and Phillips Gas Station - Arcola in around 3h 58m.

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