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

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Kankakee by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAN - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    6h 53m
    $126–469

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    7h 14m
    $110–387

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    2d
    $1,287–2,037

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    4. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Kankakeetrain train
    2d 2h
    $417–638

  5. Drive  2,035.4 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Kankakeecar car 2,035.4 mi
    33h 31m
    $372–537

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SAN - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    9h 6m
    $216–746

San Diego to Kankakee by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$1,287Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,793.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Kankakee, IL, USA?

You can take a train from San Diego to Kankakee via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 2d.

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