There are 8 ways to get from Detroit to Hammond by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus (Flixbus), or bus
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Bus via Gary (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
5h 42m$44–79Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
6h 18m$98–195Drive 259.9 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Hammondcar 259.9 mi
4h 16m$48–69Fly Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to East Chicagotrain
4h 51m$140–475Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus FlixBus 2552
8h 48m$56–93Fly Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to East Chicagotrain
5h 14m$140–665Fly Detroit to South Bend, train
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane DTW - SBN
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to East Chicagotrain
5h 18m$83–514Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus
- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FNT - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to East Chicagotrain
5h 57m$53–269
Detroit to Hammond by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Hammond is to bus via Gary which costs $40 - $80 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit to Hammond is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit station to Hammond station. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Gary Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Detroit to Hammond. However, there are services departing from Detroit and arriving at East Chicago via Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Detroit and Hammond is 265 miles. The road distance is 261.4 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit to Hammond without a car is to bus via Gary which takes 5h 42m and costs $40 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Detroit to Hammond, including transfers.
Detroit to Hammond bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Detroit to Hammond train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Detroit to Hammond is to bus via Gary which takes 5h 42m and costs $40 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $200 and takes 6h 18m.
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Hammond, IN, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Gary Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $85–190 and the journey takes 5h 6m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Detroit to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
Train from South Bend Airport to East Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–12
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $11–12
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 Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flint
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Detroit to Hammond bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Gary Bus Station.
Hammond is 1h behind Detroit. It is currently 2:23 PM in Detroit and 1:23 PM in Hammond.
Detroit to Hammond train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Hammond is 261 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Detroit to Hammond.
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