There are 6 ways to get from Hammond to East Lansing by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, bus, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus via Benton Harbor
best- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus 1483
6h 11m$42–77Drive 198.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hammond to East Lansingcar 198.2 mi
3h 20m$37–53Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
6h 16m$77–152Train, fly to Capital Region International Airport, line 01 bus
- Take the train from East Chicago to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
- Take the bus from CATA Trans Center to EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rdbus
5h 11m$78–486Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 21m$87–122Train, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Take the train from East Chicago to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus
6h 2m$93–361
Hammond to East Lansing by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hammond to East Lansing is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Hammond to East Lansing is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Hammond station to East Lansing. However, there are services departing from Gary Bus Station and arriving at EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd via Greyhound Benton Harbor and CATA Trans Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Hammond to East Lansing station. However, there are services departing from East Chicago and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
The distance between Hammond and East Lansing is 228 miles. The road distance is 199.4 miles.
The best way to get from Hammond to East Lansing without a car is to bus via Benton Harbor which takes 6h 11m and costs $40 - $80.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Hammond to East Lansing, including transfers.
Hammond to East Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Gary Bus Station.
Hammond to East Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Hammond to East Lansing is to bus via Benton Harbor which takes 6h 11m and costs $40 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 6h 16m.
What companies run services between Hammond, IN, USA and East Lansing, MI, USA?
You can take a train from East Chicago to EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd via Gary Metro Center, Gary Bus Station, Greyhound Benton Harbor, and CATA Trans Center in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from East Chicago to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $6–8
Train from East Chicago to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $6–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–19
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to CATA Intermodal Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyer
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from CATA Trans Center to EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Capital Area Transportation Authority
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Hammond to East Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Benton Harbor Bus Stop station.
East Lansing is 1h ahead of Hammond. It is currently 7:09 PM in Hammond and 8:09 PM in East Lansing.
Hammond to East Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hammond to East Lansing is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Hammond to East Lansing.
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