How to get from Hammond to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

From Hammond to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from Hammond to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SSL train from Hammond station to Van Buren St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 126 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $16.75.

143min$16.75
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 126
126
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Hammond

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Hammond
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren (North)
    ID 75
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Jackson & Austin Terminal (Ne)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    510 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Hammond to Elgin IL USA by bus and train via SSL, 7 and MD-W

To get from Hammond to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SSL train from Hammond station to Van Buren St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 7 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $16.75.

143min$16.75
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 7
7
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Hammond

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Hammond
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren (North)
    ID 75
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Harrison & Central Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    510 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Hammond to Elgin IL USA

The distance between Hammond, Elgin and Elgin IL USA, Elgin is approximately 58.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 143 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hammond to Elgin IL USA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elgin – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Hammond

Hammond is located at Hammond, Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Hammond Gateway Station at Hanover St (East Side).

Train stations close to Hammond:

  • East Chicago
  • Hegewisch

Bus stations close to Hammond:

  • Hammond Gateway Station at Hanover St (East Side)
  • Hammond Gateway Station at Hanover St (West Side)
  • Hohman & 141st St

Public transit stations close to Elgin IL USA, Elgin

Elgin IL USA is located at Elgin IL USA, Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Dundee Ave & Park St.

Train stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • National St
  • Big Timber
  • Elgin

Bus stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • Dundee Ave & Park St
  • Park/Dundee
  • Grove Ave & Prairie St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Hammond to Elgin IL USA by bus and train via SSL, 7 and MD-W

To get from Hammond to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SSL train from Hammond station to Van Buren St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 7 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $16.75.

143min$16.75
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 7
7
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Hammond

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Hammond
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren (North)
    ID 75
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Harrison & Central Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    510 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Hammond to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 143 minutes, using Train line SSL, Bus line 126, Train line MD-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Hammond to Elgin IL USA?

    The alternative route takes 143 minutes, using Train line SSL, Bus line 7, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct train between Hammond and Elgin IL USA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 23 min.

  • Which train line goes from Hammond to Elgin IL USA?

    The SSL train line goes from Chicago station near Hammond in Hammond to Van Buren St. station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Van Buren St. station near Elgin IL USA in Elgin.

  • How long does it take to travel from Hammond to Elgin IL USA by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Hammond in Hammond and Elgin IL USA in Elgin by train and bus is about 2 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Hammond to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the SSL train from the Chicago station near Hammond in Hammond.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Hammond and Elgin IL USA?

    Get off the train at the Van Buren St. station, which is closest to Elgin IL USA in Elgin.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Hammond to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from Hammond to Elgin IL USA costs $16.75.

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