There are 4 ways to get from Hammond to Normal by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train
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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 Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
3h 55m$50–95Drive 124.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hammond to Normalcar 124.5 mi
2h 13m$23–33Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0145S / ...
6h 3m$29–54Line 364 bus, train
- Take the bus from Burnham Ave & River Oaks Dr to 159th St & Cicero Avebus 364
- Take the train from Oak Forest to Joliettrain Ri
- Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Bloomington-Normaltrain
4h 11m$34–69
Hammond to Normal by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hammond to Normal is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Hammond to Normal is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Hammond to Normal. However, there are services departing from Torrence Ave & 170th St and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Hammond to Normal. However, there are services departing from East Chicago and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Hammond and Normal is 148 miles. The road distance is 125.2 miles.
The best way to get from Hammond to Normal without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Hammond to Normal, including transfers.
Hammond to Normal bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago station.
Hammond to Normal train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from East Chicago station.
The best way to get from Hammond to Normal is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs $50 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $55 and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between Hammond, IN, USA and Normal, IL, USA?
You can take a train from East Chicago to Bloomington-Normal via Van Buren St., Michigan & Van Buren, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Torrence Ave & 170th St to Bloomington-Normal via 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay Z, Chicago, and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 6h 3m.
- 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
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Joliet Gateway Center to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Oak Forest to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Burnham Ave & River Oaks Dr to 159th St & Cicero Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–4
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More Questions & Answers
Hammond to Normal bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Hammond to Normal train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Van Buren St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hammond to Normal is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Hammond to Normal.
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