There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Hammond by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DSM - MDW
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to East Chicagotrain
3h 13m$96–484Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
8h 24m$59–105Drive 337.3 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Hammondcar 337.3 mi
5h 39m$62–89Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DSM - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to East Chicagotrain
3h 40m$86–414Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Carl Sandburg / ...
9h 37m$90–179
Des Moines to Hammond by bus, foot, and train (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Hammond is to bus which costs $55 - $110 and takes 8h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Hammond is to fly and train which takes 3h 13m and costs $95 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Hammond. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells via Jackson & Clinton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
The distance between Des Moines and Hammond is 348 miles. The road distance is 339.3 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Hammond without a car is to bus which takes 8h 24m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Des Moines to Hammond, including transfers.
Des Moines to Hammond bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
Des Moines to Hammond bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Hammond is 339 miles. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Des Moines to Hammond.
There are 137+ hotels available in Hammond.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Hammond, IN, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $50–95 and the journey takes 7h 5m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- South Shore Line
Train from Van Buren St. to East Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $6–8
Train from Van Buren St. to East Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $6–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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