There are 4 ways to get from West Lafayette to Hammond by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, INbus
2h 42m$24–49Drive 94.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from West Lafayette to Hammondcar 94.9 mi
1h 48m$18–25Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
4h 43m$46–89Bus via Lafayette Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0120S / ...
2h 52m$21–35
West Lafayette to Hammond by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from West Lafayette to Hammond is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from West Lafayette to Hammond is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from West Lafayette station to Hammond. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Gary, IN via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from West Lafayette station to Hammond. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at East Chicago via Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between West Lafayette and Hammond is 100 miles. The road distance is 95.4 miles.
The best way to get from West Lafayette to Hammond without a car is to bus which takes 2h 42m and costs $24 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from West Lafayette to Hammond, including transfers.
West Lafayette to Hammond bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
West Lafayette to Hammond train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from West Lafayette to Hammond is to bus which takes 2h 42m and costs $24 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 4h 43m.
What companies run services between West Lafayette, IN, USA and Hammond, IN, USA?
Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, IN once daily. Tickets cost $19–45 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 3h 24m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $19–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
West Lafayette to Hammond bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Gary, IN station.
Hammond is 1h behind West Lafayette. It is currently 4:19 AM in West Lafayette and 3:19 AM in Hammond.
West Lafayette to Hammond train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Lafayette to Hammond is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from West Lafayette to Hammond.
There are 135+ hotels available in Hammond.