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How to get fromNew Jersey to Kankakeeby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 11 ways to get from New Jersey to Kankakee by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane EWR - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    7h 17m
    $148–814

  2. Drive  804.4 mi

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    1. Drive from Newark to Kankakeecar car 804.4 mi
    13h 20m
    $147–212

  3. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn 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
    21h 37m
    $194–297

  4. Train via Ossining (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    23h 55m
    $549–1,407

  5. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    7h 17m
    $202–456

  6. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane JFK - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    7h 56m
    $362–939

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHL - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    7h 49m
    $175–279

  8. Fly Laguardia Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    8h 4m
    $243–734

  9. Fly Laguardia Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LGA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    8h 28m
    $176–637

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2640
    2. Take the train from Homewood to Kankakeetrain train Saluki / ...
    22h 36m
    $166–248

  11. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train Saluki / ...
    30h 34m
    $651–1,002

New Jersey to Kankakee by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$194Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 798.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and Kankakee, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Kankakee via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 23h 55m.

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