Hammond, IN

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.