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

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There are 10 ways to get from Philadelphia to Kankakee by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    6h 34m
    $175–421

  2. Bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ABE - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    9h 5m
    $106–410

  3. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    23h 11m
    $270–1,156

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Allentown to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the train from Homewood to Kankakeetrain train
    23h 11m
    $162–277

  5. Drive 783.8 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Kankakeecar car 783.8 mi
    12h 54m
    $143–207

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

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    7h
    $142–268

  7. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BWI - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    7h 36m
    $166–956

  8. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane PHL - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    9h 3m
    $177–862

  9. Bus, train via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Spring Garden to Baltimorebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    24h 20m
    $149–302

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train Saluki / ...
    29h 21m
    $335–708

Philadelphia to Kankakee by train and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$270Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 742.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Kankakee, IL, USA?

You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Kankakee via Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, and Chicago Union Station in around 23h 11m.

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