There are 4 ways to get from Hammond to Elkhart by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from East Chicago to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian / ...
3h 46m$40–80Bus, line 30 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gary to South Bend, INbus Chicago
- Take the bus from South Street Station to Elkhart Transit Centerbus 30
4h 9m$15–23Train, bus
- Take the train from East Chicago to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 46m$45–60Drive 83.3 mi
- Drive from Hammond to Elkhartcar 83.3 mi
1h 44m$16–22
Hammond to Elkhart by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hammond to Elkhart is to bus and line 30 bus which costs $15 - $23 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Hammond to Elkhart is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Hammond to Elkhart. However, there are services departing from Gary and arriving at Elkhart Transit Center via South Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Hammond to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from East Chicago and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Hammond and Elkhart is 124 miles. The road distance is 83.8 miles.
The best way to get from Hammond to Elkhart without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs $40 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Hammond to Elkhart, including transfers.
Hammond to Elkhart bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Gary station.
Hammond to Elkhart train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from East Chicago station.
The best way to get from Hammond to Elkhart is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs $40 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 30 bus, which costs $15 - $23 and takes 4h 9m.
What companies run services between Hammond, IN, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
You can take a train from East Chicago to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Van Buren St., Michigan & Van Buren, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from East Chicago to Elkhart Transit Center via Gary Metro Center, Gary, and South Street Station in around 4h 9m.
- 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 Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Gary to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gary to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 574-674-8894
- [email protected]
- Website
- Interurban Trolley
Bus from South Street Station to Elkhart Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Interurban Trolley
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More Questions & Answers
Hammond to Elkhart bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at South Bend, IN station.
Elkhart is 1h ahead of Hammond. It is currently 7:15 AM in Hammond and 8:15 AM in Elkhart.
Hammond to Elkhart train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Van Buren St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hammond to Elkhart is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Hammond to Elkhart.
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