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How to get fromChicago to Calumet Cityby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Calumet City by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Hammond Gatewaytrain train Ssl
    36 min
    $7–8

  2. Drive  21 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Calumet Citycar car 21 mi
    31 min
    $4–6

  3. Line 29 bus, line 352 bus, line 364 bus

    1. Take the bus from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive to 95th Red Line Stationbus bus 29
    2. Take the bus from 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J to Pace Harvey TC Bay Bbus bus 352
    3. Take the bus from Pace Harvey TC Bay D to Wentworth Ave & Pulaski Rdbus bus 364
    2h 20m
    $6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago to Calumet Citytaxi taxi 21 mi
    31 min
    $60–75

Chicago to Calumet City by train

Calendar300Weekly Trains
Duration36 minAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 19.4 mi
  • Duration: 36 min

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Calumet City, IL, USA?

Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District operates a train from Van Buren St. to Hammond Gateway hourly, and the journey takes 36 min. South Shore Line also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive to Wentworth Ave & Pulaski Rd via 95th Red Line Station, 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J, and Pace Harvey TC Bay D in around 2h 20m.

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