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How to get fromHammond to Downtown Chicagoby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Hammond to Downtown Chicago by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 60 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from East Chicago to Millennium Stationtrain train Westbound to Chicago / ...
    2. Take the bus from Randolph & Stetson to Harrison & Jeffersonbus bus 60
    1h 4m
    $10

  2. Drive 23.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hammond to Downtown Chicagocar car 23.8 mi
    35 min
    $5–7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hammond to Downtown Chicagotaxi taxi 23.8 mi
    35 min
    $65–85

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from East Chicago to Van Buren St.train train Westbound to Chicago / ...
    1h 6m
    $6–8

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 25 mi
  • Duration: 1h 4m

What companies run services between Hammond, IN, USA and Downtown Chicago, IL, USA?

South Shore Line operates a train from East Chicago to Van Buren St. every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6–8 and the journey takes 42 min.

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