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

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There are 5 ways to get from New Orleans to Kankakee by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSY - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    7h 5m
    $125–540

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Kankakeetrain train City of New Orleans
    17h 46m
    $280–600

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Kankakeetrain train
    21h 17m
    $168–315

  4. Drive 866.2 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Kankakeecar car 866.2 mi
    13h 59m
    $159–229

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSY - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    7h 34m
    $352–747

New Orleans to Kankakee by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration17h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$280Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 907.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 5m

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

Amtrak operates a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Kankakee once daily. Tickets cost $280–600 and the journey takes 17h 46m.

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