There are 2 ways to get from Hammond to Elgin by train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hammond to Elgin is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Hammond to Elgin is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct train from Hammond to Elgin. However, there are services departing from East Chicago and arriving at Elgin via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
The distance between Hammond and Elgin is 61 miles. The road distance is 58.5 miles.
The best way to get from Hammond to Elgin without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs $14 - $18.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Hammond to Elgin, including transfers.
Hammond to Elgin train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from East Chicago station.
Hammond to Elgin train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Van Buren St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hammond to Elgin is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Hammond to Elgin.
There are 131+ hotels available in Elgin.
What companies run services between Hammond, IN, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?
You can take a train from East Chicago to Elgin via Van Buren St., Michigan & Van Buren, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 2h 51m.
- 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
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elgin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Want to know more about Flixbus?, French strikes 2018: What are my alternative transport options?, and Getting to Milan from the airport - to help you get the most out of your next trip.