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There are 8 ways to get from Tampa to Kankakee by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Tampa to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane TPA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    7h 28m
    $129–357

  2. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SRQ - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    9h 26m
    $116–435

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the train from Homewood to Kankakeetrain train
    29h 31m
    $213–355

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train Saluki / ...
    43h 7m
    $1,018–1,566

  5. Drive  1,089.2 mi

    1. Drive from Tampa to Kankakeecar car 1,089.2 mi
    19h 27m
    $180–260

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

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane TPA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    8h
    $122–340

  7. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SRQ - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    8h 51m
    $143–572

  8. Train to Orlando, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MCO - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain train
    9h 49m
    $197–524

Tampa to Kankakee by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration29h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$213Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,075.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Kankakee, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Tampa to Kankakee via Chicago Union Station in around 43h 7m.

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