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Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from Joliet to Hammond. Traveling by bus from Joliet to Hammond usually takes around 36 hours, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
Distance | 773 mi (1244 km) |
Shortest duration | 36h 0m |
Cheapest price | $115.00 |
Most frequent service | Tornado Bus |
Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Joliet to Hammond?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Joliet to Hammond. Tornado Bus connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Tornado Bus | 3 | 1d 12h 27m | $115.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 36 hours to cover the 773 miles from Joliet to Hammond. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first bus leaves at 12:00pm and the last bus leaves at 12:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Joliet to Hammond, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 3 scheduled buses that travel from Joliet to Hammond every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Joliet to Hammond; ticket prices start at $143.00.
City Information
Joliet
Image credit: David Wilson
Link to image attributionJoliet is the third-largest city in Illinois and a suburb about 35 miles outside of Chicago. Most striking in Joliet is its limestone architecture, which you can see in the 40-room Jacob Henry Mansion and Post Office, built in 1876 and 1903, respectively. The Rialto Square Theatre is another historic building where many musicals, concerts, and comedy shows perform each week. Aside from its history, Joliet has gorgeous natural spaces, including the Forest Preserve District, perfect for fishing and hiking, and the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, where 27 protected bison live.
Roll the dice at the Hollywood Casino and Hotel for an epic night out in Joliet. If you prefer to fill your stomach instead of emptying your wallet, choose from several on-site dining options in the hotel. Downtown Joliet is also known for its culinary opportunities, from fine dining at Juliet's Tavern to quick bites at Joliet Route 66 Diner.
Amtrak's Lincoln Service from St. Louis and the Texas Eagle from San Antonio stop in Joliet on their routes to Chicago. The quick trip to Chicago makes it easy to connect to many of Amtrak's other train lines, plus additional bus routes beyond the ones offered by Tornado Bus and El Expreso Bus directly to Joliet.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Joliet?
Main departure station: 258 Ruby St
Most buses depart from the main station in Joliet.
All bus stations in Joliet:
258 Ruby St
Where does the bus arrive in Hammond?
Main arrival station: 2100 SW Railroad Ave
All buses from Joliet arrive at one main station in Hammond.
All bus stations in Hammond:
2100 SW Railroad Ave
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