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How to get fromHammond to Lake Michiganby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Hammond to Lake Michigan by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from East Chicago to Van Buren St.train train Westbound to Chicago / ...
    45 min
    $10
  2. Line 353 bus, bus

    cheapest
    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 Balbo & Michiganbus bus J14 / ...
    1h 23m
    $5–6
  3. Drive 23.3 mi

    1. Drive from Hammond to Chicagocar car 23.3 mi
    34 min
    $5–7
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hammond to Chicagotaxi taxi 23.3 mi
    34 min
    $65–85

Hammond to Lake Michigan by bus

Calendar139Weekly Buses
Duration1h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Hammond, IN, USA and Lake Michigan, MI, 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Torrence Ave & 170th St to Balbo & Michigan via 103rd Street & Stony Island Garage Terminal in around 1h 23m.

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