What is the cheapest way to get from Pontiac to Kankakee?

The cheapest way to get from Pontiac to Kankakee is to drive which costs $9 - $13 and takes 1h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pontiac to Kankakee?

The fastest way to get from Pontiac to Kankakee is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs $9 - $13.

Is there a direct train between Pontiac and Kankakee?

No, there is no direct train from Pontiac station to Kankakee. However, there are services departing from Pontiac Station and arriving at Kankakee via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Pontiac to Kankakee?

The distance between Pontiac and Kankakee is 149 miles. The road distance is 49.8 miles.

How do I travel from Pontiac to Kankakee without a car?

The best way to get from Pontiac to Kankakee without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs $45 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Pontiac to Kankakee?

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Pontiac to Kankakee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontiac to Kankakee train from?

Pontiac to Kankakee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Pontiac Station.

Where does the Pontiac to Kankakee train arrive?

Pontiac to Kankakee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Pontiac to Kankakee?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontiac to Kankakee is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Pontiac to Kankakee.

How do I get a train ticket from Pontiac to Kankakee?

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Where can I stay near Kankakee?

There are 13+ hotels available in Kankakee.

Pontiac to Kankakee - 4 ways to travel via train, car, taxi, and line 359 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Pontiac to Kankakee by train (Amtrak), car, taxi, train, or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Pontiac Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain Saluki / ...
4h 5m
$46–100
Drive 49.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Pontiac to Kankakeecar 49.5 mi
1h 8m
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pontiac to Kankakeetaxi 49.5 mi
1h 8m
$140–170
Train, line 359 bus
1. Take the train from Pontiac Station to Joliet Gateway Centertrain
2. Take the train from Joliet to Blue Island-Vermonttrain Ri
3. Take the bus from Vermont St & Irving Ave to Homewood Metra Stationbus 359
4. Take the train from Homewood to Kankakeetrain
5h 12m
$33–67

Pontiac to Kankakee by train (Amtrak)

21Weekly Trains

4h 5mAverage Duration

$46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 147.7 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Pontiac, Livingston County, IL, USA and Kankakee, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Pontiac Station to Kankakee via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 5m.

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