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How to get fromKankakee to South Bendby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Kankakee to South Bend by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    3h 58m
    $45–92

  2. Drive 114.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kankakee to South Bendcar car 114.4 mi
    2h 12m
    $21–31

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus bus Chicago
    4h 23m
    $32–64

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane ORD - SBN
    4h 40m
    $85–450

Kankakee to South Bend by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration3h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 139.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Kankakee, IL, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Kankakee to South Bend Station via Chicago Union Station in around 3h 58m.

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