There are 6 ways to get from East Lansing to Hammond by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly from Capital Region International Airport, train
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to East Chicagotrain
3h 18m$74–343Drive 197.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from East Lansing to Hammondcar 197.6 mi
3h 19m$37–53Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
6h 12m$75–152Bus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Battle Creekbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Battle Creek Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
6h 37m$44–72Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Flint Stationbus
- 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 31m$88–322Bus via South Haven
- Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus 1483
- Take the bus from South Haven to Chicagobus FlixBus 2552
7h 58m$42–76
East Lansing to Hammond by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Hammond is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from East Lansing to Hammond is to fly and train which takes 3h 18m and costs $70 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from East Lansing to Hammond station. However, there are services departing from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE and arriving at Gary Bus Station via East Lansing Amtrak Station and Battle Creek Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from East Lansing station to Hammond. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at East Chicago via Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
The distance between East Lansing and Hammond is 227 miles. The road distance is 198.7 miles.
The best way to get from East Lansing to Hammond without a car is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs $75 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from East Lansing to Hammond, including transfers.
East Lansing to Hammond bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
East Lansing to Hammond train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from East Lansing to Hammond is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs $75 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 6h 37m.
What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Hammond, IN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to East Chicago via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Battle Creek Bus Stop, Gary Bus Station, and Gary in around 6h 37m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- 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 Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- 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
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- 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 East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Battle Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Battle Creek Bus Stop to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Flint Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to South Haven Potatoes Plus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from South Haven to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
East Lansing to Hammond bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Battle Creek station.
Hammond is 1h behind East Lansing. It is currently 1:28 PM in East Lansing and 12:28 PM in Hammond.
East Lansing to Hammond train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Lansing to Hammond is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from East Lansing to Hammond.
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