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How to get fromKankakee to West Lafayetteby train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from Kankakee to West Lafayette by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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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 Chicago Train Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0100
    4h 49m
    $53–92

  2. Drive 83 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kankakee to West Lafayettecar car 83 mi
    1h 53m
    $16–22

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    5h 30m
    $53–117

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus bus Milwaukee / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    7h 7m
    $58–174

Kankakee to West Lafayette by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 176.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Kankakee, IL, USA and West Lafayette, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Kankakee to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chestnut & N. Schuyler to Lafayette Bus Stop via Stop 340157, Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee, Tornado Bus Co - Chicago, California & 35th Street, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, 900 W Harrison, and Chicago Bus Station in around 7h 7m.

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