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How to get fromHammond to Columbiaby train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Hammond to Columbia by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from East Chicago to Van Buren St.train train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane ORD - CAE
    6h 10m
    $76–384

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Camdenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus bus Nyc
    24h 11m
    $170–323

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain train Floridian
    30h 42m
    $400–860

  4. Drive 738.3 mi

    1. Drive from Hammond to Columbiacar car 738.3 mi
    13h 44m
    $135–195

  5. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane MDW - CAE
    7h 46m
    $101–494

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia (CAE) flights

Calendar100Weekly Planes
Duration3h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 715.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Hammond, IN, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

You can take a train from East Chicago to Sumter Laurel South via Gary Metro Center, Gary Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 24h 11m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Columbia Station once daily. Tickets cost $390–850 and the journey takes 28h 45m.

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