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How to get fromKansas City to Hammondby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Kansas City to Hammond by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or subway

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MCI - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to East Chicagotrain train
    4h 56m
    $78–443

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    8h 53m
    $148–297

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0180s / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2521
    12h 11m
    $84–159

  4. Drive 496.4 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Hammondcar car 496.4 mi
    8h 36m
    $91–131

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to East Chicagotrain train
    5h 27m
    $358–763

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, subway, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MCI - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the subway from O'Hare to Jackson-Bluesubway subway
    4. Take the train from Van Buren St. to East Chicagotrain train
    7h 28m
    $153–702

  7. Train via Joliet (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    12h 26m
    $173–352

Kansas City to Hammond by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 460.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Hammond, IN, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $130–290 and the journey takes 7h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Torrence Ave & 170th St via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago, and 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay Z in around 12h 11m.

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