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How to get fromLouisville to Kankakeeby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Louisville to Kankakee by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train via Champaign

    best
    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Kankakeetrain train
    7h 7m
    $59–124

  2. Drive  264.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Louisville to Kankakeecar car 264.7 mi
    4h 35m
    $49–70

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    10h 6m
    $88–199

  4. Fly Louisville International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SDF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    5h 45m
    $77–436

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Chicagobus bus FlixBus 2512
    2. Take the train from Homewood to Kankakeetrain train Saluki / ...
    10h 46m
    $54–109

  6. Fly Louisville International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SDF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    6h 15m
    $69–383

  7. Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Louisville to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar car
    2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LEX - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    6h 14m
    $70–329

Louisville to Kankakee by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 306 mi
  • Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Kankakee, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Louisville to Kankakee. However, you can take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, take the bus to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, walk to Champaign-Urbana, then take the train to Kankakee. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville Bus Station to Kankakee via Indianapolis Union Station, Indianapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 10h 6m.

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