There are 4 ways to get from Hammond to DeKalb by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, or bus
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 Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus Greyhound US0155S
4h 25m$19–35Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from 103rd Street & Stony Island Garage Terminal to Madison & Clintonbus J14
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain Up-W
5h 10m$12–22Train
- Take the train from East Chicago to Millennium Stationtrain Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain Up-W
4h 28m$17–26Drive 78.3 mi
- Drive from Hammond to DeKalbcar 78.3 mi
1h 39m$15–21
Hammond to DeKalb by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hammond to DeKalb is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Hammond to DeKalb is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Hammond station to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from Gary Bus Station and arriving at Dekalb via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Hammond to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from East Chicago and arriving at Elburn via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Hammond and DeKalb is 105 miles. The road distance is 78.8 miles.
The best way to get from Hammond to DeKalb without a car is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs $19 - $35.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Hammond to DeKalb, including transfers.
Hammond to DeKalb bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Gary Bus Station.
Hammond to DeKalb train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from East Chicago station.
The best way to get from Hammond to DeKalb is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs $19 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $16 - $27 and takes 4h 28m.
What companies run services between Hammond, IN, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?
You can take a train from East Chicago to Dekalb via Gary Metro Center, Gary Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from East Chicago to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490 via Millennium Station, Randolph & Stetson, Madison & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 4h 28m.
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from East Chicago to Millennium Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $6–8
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–20
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago 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 Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from 103rd Street & Stony Island Garage Terminal to Madison & Clinton
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
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More Questions & Answers
Hammond to DeKalb bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Hammond to DeKalb train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Millennium Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hammond to DeKalb is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Hammond to DeKalb.
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