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About Hammond

Hammond sits just across the Indiana state line from Chicago's South Side, connected by I-80/94 and I-65. The city serves as a gateway between Illinois and Indiana, with easy access via the Indiana Toll Road and US-41. Local commuters use Cline Avenue for regional trips, while long-distance travelers typically arrive from Chicago or Indianapolis. The downtown Civic Center features a striking 15-story Art Deco clock tower from the 1930s.

Where is Hammond on the map?

Hammond is in United States, at 41.617, -87.491 - about 36 km south-east of Chicago, IL.

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The closest airport to Hammond is Gary/Chicago International Airport, 12 km (about 14 min by car). Other airports nearby: Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

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