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

The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Kankakee is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 2h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Princeton to Kankakee is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct train between Princeton and Kankakee?

No, there is no direct train from Princeton station to Kankakee. However, there are services departing from Princeton Station and arriving at Kankakee via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Princeton to Kankakee?

The distance between Princeton and Kankakee is 161 miles. The road distance is 96.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Princeton to Kankakee without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs $85 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Princeton to Kankakee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Princeton to Kankakee train from?

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

Where does the Princeton to Kankakee train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Princeton to Kankakee?

Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Kankakee is 97 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Princeton to Kankakee.

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

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Where can I stay near Kankakee?

There are 10+ hotels available in Kankakee.

Princeton to Kankakee - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Princeton to Kankakee by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Princeton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain Saluki / ...
4h 32m
$88–138
Drive 96.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Princeton to Kankakeecar 96.3 mi
2h 4m
$18–26
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Princeton Station to La Grange Amtraktrain Carl Sandburg / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Tacos Del Norte - Kankakeebus Chicago / ...
6h 15m
$65–119

Princeton to Kankakee by train (Amtrak)

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4h 32mAverage Duration

$88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 160 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a train from Princeton Station to Kankakee via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 32m.

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