There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Hammond by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
4h 26m$69–133Drive 188.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Hammondcar 188.6 mi
3h 26m$35–50Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
5h 21m$37–61Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, train
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SPI - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to East Chicagotrain
3h 19m$52–260Bus to Decatur Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEC - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to East Chicagotrain
5h 2m$58–270Train to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly, train
- Take the train from Springfield to Bloomington-Normaltrain
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BMI - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to East Chicagotrain
5h 43m$58–274
Springfield to Hammond by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Hammond is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Hammond is to fly and train which takes 3h 19m and costs $50 - $260.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Hammond. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Torrence Ave & 170th St via 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay Z. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Hammond. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at East Chicago via Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Springfield and Hammond is 210 miles. The road distance is 189.7 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Hammond without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Springfield to Hammond, including transfers.
Springfield to Hammond bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Hammond train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Hammond is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Hammond, IN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago 5 times a week. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Springfield to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to East Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $6–8
Train from Van Buren St. to East Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $6–8
Train from Van Buren St. to East Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $6–8
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Hammond bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Springfield to Hammond train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Hammond is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Springfield to Hammond.
There are 144+ hotels available in Hammond.







