There are 3 ways to get from DeKalb to Hammond by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0155S
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0120S / ...
3h 42m$19–34Drive 78.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from DeKalb to Hammondcar 78.4 mi
1h 40m$15–21Train
- Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
- Take the train from Millennium Station to East Chicagotrain Ssl / ...
3h 45m$16–27
DeKalb to Hammond by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from DeKalb to Hammond is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from DeKalb to Hammond is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from DeKalb to Hammond station. However, there are services departing from Dekalb and arriving at Gary Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from DeKalb to Hammond. However, there are services departing from Elburn and arriving at East Chicago via Millennium Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between DeKalb and Hammond is 105 miles. The road distance is 78.9 miles.
The best way to get from DeKalb to Hammond without a car is to bus which takes 3h 42m and costs $19 - $35.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from DeKalb to Hammond, including transfers.
DeKalb to Hammond bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dekalb station.
DeKalb to Hammond train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elburn station.
The best way to get from DeKalb to Hammond is to bus which takes 3h 42m and costs $19 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $15 - $27 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between DeKalb, IL, USA and Hammond, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Dekalb to East Chicago via Chicago Bus Station, Gary Bus Station, and Gary in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locust St. at 2nd St. - EB Stop #623 to East Chicago via Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, Elburn, Chicago OTC, Washington & Canal, Randolph & Michigan, and Millennium Station in around 3h 45m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Elburn to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Millennium Station to East Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $6–8
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–20
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–35
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
DeKalb to Hammond bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
DeKalb to Hammond train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between DeKalb to Hammond is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from DeKalb to Hammond.
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