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How to get fromKankakee to Rockfordby train, bus, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Kankakee to Rockford by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus Van Galder
    4h 38m
    $57–102
  2. Drive 121.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kankakee to Rockfordcar car 121.4 mi
    2h 49m
    $23–32

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Kankakee, IL, USA and Rockford, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Kankakee to Rockford. However, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, take the bus to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal, then take the taxi to Rockford. Alternatively, you can drive from Kankakee to Rockford in around 2h 49m.

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