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How to get fromHammond to Chicagoby train, plane, train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Hammond to Chicago by train, plane, train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Train to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Hammond Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSY - MDW
    6h 53m
    $121–545

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Hammond Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train City of New Orleans
    18h 21m
    $280–600

  3. Drive 870 mi

    1. Drive from Hammond to Chicagocar car 870 mi
    14h 7m
    $159–230

  4. Train to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Hammond Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSY - ORD
    7h 24m
    $351–745

  5. Bus to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Hammond to Baton Rougebus bus
    2. Fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BTR - MDW
    9h 28m
    $175–491

  6. Bus to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Hammond to Baton Rougebus bus
    2. Fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BTR - ORD
    8h 41m
    $135–451

Hammond to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration18h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$280Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 907.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Hammond, LA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Hammond Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $280–600 and the journey takes 18h 21m.

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