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

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There are 5 ways to get from Maine to Kankakee by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Portland, train

    best
    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PWM - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    6h 8m
    $113–454

  2. Fly from Bangor, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bangor (BGR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BGR - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    7h 39m
    $102–410

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    28h 5m
    $603–999

  4. Bus, train via New York

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicagobus bus
    4. Take the train from Homewood to Kankakeetrain train
    32h 7m
    $222–361

  5. Drive  1,062 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Kankakeecar car 1,062 mi
    19h 42m
    $194–280

Maine to Kankakee by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$603Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 972.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Maine to Kankakee. However, you can fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to Washington-Blue, walk to Madison & Wabash, take the line 60 bus to Clinton & Jackson, walk to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Kankakee. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Public Library to Kankakee via Portland, ME, Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, and Chicago Union Station in around 28h 5m.

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