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How to get fromKankakee to Springfieldby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kankakee to Springfield by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane ORD - SGF
    5h 26m
    $92–392

  2. Drive 452.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kankakee to Springfieldcar car 452.9 mi
    7h 54m
    $83–120

  3. Train, bus via Champaign

    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    10h 50m
    $87–167

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Saint Louis to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    12h 38m
    $142–295

Kankakee to Springfield by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 521.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Kankakee, IL, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Kankakee to Springfield. However, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to LaSalle, take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF), then take the taxi to Springfield. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kankakee to Springfield CU Transit Center via Champaign-Urbana, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, and St Louis Bus Station in around 10h 50m.

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