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How to get fromHammond to Des Plainesby train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Hammond to Des Plaines by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from East Chicago to Millennium Stationtrain train Westbound to Chicago / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Des Plainestrain train Up-Nw
    1h 56m
    $14–15

  2. Drive 40.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hammond to Des Plainescar car 40.9 mi
    59 min
    $8–11

  3. Line 353 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Torrence Ave & 170th St to 103rd St. CTA Terminalbus bus 353
    2. Take the bus from 103rd Street & Stony Island Garage Terminal to Madison & Clintonbus bus J14
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Des Plainestrain train
    2h 37m
    $9–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hammond to Des Plainestaxi taxi 40.9 mi
    59 min
    $120–150

  5. Train, subway

    1. Take the train from East Chicago to Van Buren St.train train Ssl
    2. Take the subway from Jackson-Blue to Irving Park-Bluesubway subway
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Des Plainestrain train
    2h 12m
    $12–17

Hammond to Des Plaines by bus and train

Calendar139Weekly Services
Duration2h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 41.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 56m

What companies run services between Hammond, IN, USA and Des Plaines, IL, USA?

You can take a train from East Chicago to Des Plaines via Millennium Station, Randolph & Stetson, Madison & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 1h 56m.

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