Hammond sits right on the state line — one foot in Indiana, the other practically in Chicago — and Party Buses Chicago makes it incredibly easy to get your group moving across both. Whether you are heading to Horseshoe Hammond for a casino night, catching a show at the Hammond Civic Center, or crossing into the city for a Cubs game at Wrigley, call 224-307-8900 or use our 30-second online quote tool to lock in your Hammond party bus rental today.
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Party Buses Chicago has been handling group transportation across the Chicagoland region and Northwest Indiana since 2011. In that time we have put together thousands of itineraries — bachelorette weekends that start in Hammond and end on Rush Street, school field trips to the Museum of Science and Industry, corporate shuttles looping between the Indiana Gateway and the Loop, and prom runs that keep students together all the way from Purdue University Northwest graduation parties to post-game celebrations on the lakefront. We offer all-inclusive pricing online in under 30 seconds, so you will know your exact Hammond party bus rental cost before you ever commit to a booking.
Our 24/7 reservation team is one call away whenever things get complicated — whether you need to route around I-90/94 construction near the Borman Expressway interchange or coordinate a multi-stop itinerary that crosses the state line twice. We offer a massive variety of vehicles, meaning you never have to pay for seats you do not actually need. From a compact 15-passenger sprinter van for a small office team to a full fleet of 56-passenger charter buses for a church retreat, the right vehicle is in our network.
Call 224-307-8900 anytime for a free, no-obligation price quote.
Book 14-passenger Sprinter limos, Sprinter vans, 15- to 50-passenger party buses, 15- to 35-passenger minibuses, and 40- to 56-passenger charter buses — all with instant online pricing. Not sure which fits? Tell us your headcount and how far you are going; we will match you with the right size so nobody pays for empty seats.
For groups that want the party to start before the first stop, our 15- to 50-passenger party buses are the right pick — built-in bar, color-changing LED lighting, premium Bluetooth sound, wraparound perimeter seating, and flat-panel TVs. Executive Sprinter limos handle smaller runs to the casino or the airport with leather seating, USB charging at every seat, and tinted privacy windows. Full-size charter buses bring reclining seats, climate control, overhead storage, WiFi, power outlets, onboard restrooms, and undercarriage luggage bays — exactly what a Hammond-to-Chicago convention group needs for a smooth crossing on the Bishop Ford Freeway.
ADA-accessible vehicles are always available; just let us know before your departure date.
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Party Buses Chicago offers all-inclusive pricing online in under 30 seconds — you will know the exact number before you ever book. Current Hammond party bus rental rates: 14-passenger Sprinter limos run $170–$344/hour; 15–20 passenger party buses run $204–$378/hour; 20–30 passenger party buses run $244–$414/hour; 35–50 passenger party buses and minibuses run $294–$490/hour; and 40–56 passenger charter buses run $150–$300/hour or $1,200–$2,500/day.
Pricing shifts with the season, the date, and the mileage — a late Friday evening run from Hammond into the city during a Blackhawks playoff game prices differently than a Tuesday afternoon field trip. What never changes: there are no surprise add-ons in your quote. Call 224-307-8900 for a free, all-inclusive price or use the online tool for instant availability.
| Type of Bus | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Passenger Sprinter Limo | $170 – $318+ | $219 – $344+ | $1,526 – $3,113+ |
| Sprinter Van Rental | $187 – $273+ | $218 – $366+ | $1,395 – $2,748+ |
| 15 Passenger Party Bus | $204 – $330+ | $241 – $312+ | $1,396 – $2,817+ |
| 18 Passenger Party Bus | $266 – $330+ | $268 – $378+ | $2,121 – $2,563+ |
| 20 Passenger Party Bus | $244 – $338+ | $268 – $340+ | $1,939 – $2,796+ |
| 25 Passenger Party Bus | $248 – $326+ | $265 – $360+ | $1,827 – $2,854+ |
| 28 Passenger Party Bus | $255 – $337+ | $279 – $351+ | $2,147 – $2,653+ |
| 30 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $374+ | $318 – $414+ | $2,331 – $3,021+ |
| 40 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $338+ | $321 – $478+ | $2,297 – $3,473+ |
| 50 Passenger Party Bus | $294 – $441+ | $337 – $490+ | $2,173 – $4,043+ |
| 15–35 Passenger Minibus | $113 – $246+ | $147 – $261+ | $1,098 – $2,105+ |
| 40–56 Passenger Charter Bus | $158 – $327+ | $162 – $348+ | $1,331 – $2,841+ |
| Rates vary by trip length, travel dates, passenger count, amenities, and availability. Use our online quote form or call 224-307-8900 for exact pricing. | |||
Hammond straddles one of the most congested highway corridors in the Midwest. The Borman Expressway — I-80/94 through the Calumet Region — backs up hard during rush hour in both directions, and anyone trying to get a group of 20 into Chicago on a game weekend knows that coordinating carpools across the state line is a logistics nightmare. One bus solves all of it: one pickup, one drop-off, one flat rate split across your whole group.
Party Buses Chicago has been handling exactly these cross-state-line runs since 2011. We know the Indiana Toll Road entrance at Calumet Avenue, we know which Skyway lane backs up fastest before a White Sox double-header, and we know when the South Shore Line is the better move for smaller groups and when it is not. Our reservation team is available 24/7/365, and every quote we give you is all-inclusive — no hidden line items, no per-person surcharges, no surprises at checkout.
Since 2011 we have moved thousands of groups and we have consistently high reviews because we show up on time and take care of the plan so you do not have to. Give us a call at 224-307-8900 — or pull an instant quote online right now.
Party Buses Chicago handles group transportation for every kind of occasion out of Hammond — airport transfers, concert runs, corporate shuttles, bachelorette nights, prom, weddings, field trips, sporting events, and more. Whatever brings your group together, we have a vehicle and a route ready. Call 224-307-8900 to get your group moving today.
Hammond sits roughly equidistant between two major airports — Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) (10000 W O'Hare Ave, Chicago, IL 60666) is about 35 miles northwest via I-90/94, and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) (5700 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60638) is about 25 miles north via I-94 and the Bishop Ford Freeway. Both carry the same pickup challenge for groups: rideshares split your party, baggage overwhelms a couple of cabs, and anyone who has stood at the Midway Ground Transportation curb with 15 suitcases knows that chaos immediately.
A Hammond airport bus rental handles it differently. Your group assembles in one place — your hotel, the casino, or a neighborhood address — and rides together to whichever terminal you need. At ORD, commercial buses wait at the designated Bus/Limo area on the Lower Arrivals level at each terminal; at Midway, buses use the curbside commercial lane on the lower level of the main terminal.
Have your group coordinator call us once everyone has luggage in hand and is ready — do not call for the bus until the group is fully together. We recommend reviewing the official O'Hare ground transportation page before your travel day. Call 224-307-8900 to book your Hammond airport shuttle.
Hammond sits minutes from one of the best bachelorette destinations in the Midwest — Chicago's River North, Wicker Park, and the Gold Coast offer a nightlife circuit that goes until 4 or 5 in the morning. Getting a group of 15 across the state line, through parking on a Saturday night in Streeterville, and home again comfortably is the part nobody wants to plan. That is exactly what a Hammond party bus rental is built for.
Start the night with dinner in downtown Hammond, roll the group onto the bus with the built-in bar stocked and the LEDs lit, and hit the Chicago clubs — Sound-Bar (226 W Ontario St), Spybar (646 N Franklin St), or the rooftop bars along the Chicago Riverwalk — without anyone drawing straws for who stays sober. The bus holds everyone together, and the pickup after last call takes the guesswork out of getting back across the Skyway. Call 224-307-8900 to start planning the Hammond bachelorette run.
The Calumet Region has a vibrant quinceañera and Sweet 16 tradition, and a party bus arrival is one of the most memorable entrances a guest of honor can make. Our 15- to 50-passenger party buses are fully customizable — pre-load a playlist that matches the theme, coordinate colors, and the bus becomes part of the celebration from the moment your guests board.
Whether the event is at a ballroom in Hammond's downtown district, a venue in nearby Merrillville along US-30, or a hall in the Lansing or Harvey area just north of the state line, we work with the timeline your event coordinator sets and take care of the pickup and drop-off so parents are not chasing carpools all evening. For adult milestone birthdays heading into Chicago — rooftop cocktails in Streeterville or a late night in Pilsen — a Hammond birthday party bus rental keeps every guest together for one flat, predictable rate. Call 224-307-8900 to plan your Hammond birthday celebration.
Hammond groups heading to concerts in the Chicago metro face a familiar dilemma: parking at the venue is expensive and scarce, and getting everyone home after the show on the Skyway or the Bishop Ford at midnight is nobody's idea of fun. A Hammond charter bus or party bus rental changes the math entirely.
The biggest concert venue near Hammond is Tinley Park's Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre (19100 Ridgeland Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60477), about 20 miles northwest — a massive outdoor venue where rideshare pickup queues stretch into the parking lot after major shows. Downtown Chicago draws Hammond groups to the United Center (1901 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60612) for stadium-scale concerts and to the Chicago Theatre (175 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601) for more intimate productions. Your group rides together, the energy builds on the bus before the first song, and you are picked up at an agreed exit point the moment the encore ends — no surge pricing, no hunting for a rideshare in a lot full of 20,000 people.
Call 224-307-8900 to book your concert transportation from Hammond.
Hammond is home to Purdue University Northwest's Westville and Hammond campuses, the Northern Indiana commuter corridor, and a significant manufacturing and logistics base in Lake County. Corporate groups moving between Hammond and downtown Chicago for conventions at McCormick Place (2301 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60616) — the largest convention center in North America — run into I-94 traffic that can add 45 minutes to what should be a 25-minute trip.
A Hammond corporate bus rental takes that uncertainty out of the day. Your team boards together, WiFi and power outlets are available for anyone who needs to prep for a presentation, and the drop-off at McCormick Place's bus staging zone on Martin Luther King Drive is direct — no navigating the underground parking structure in a caravan of rental cars. For daily employee shuttle needs between Hammond and Chicago office campuses, we can build a custom route with set stops along the Calumet Avenue corridor.
Call 224-307-8900 to discuss corporate routes and group rates.
Hammond's position at the crossroads of I-80/94, the Indiana Toll Road, and the Chicago Skyway makes it a natural gathering point for large family reunions, church retreats, and group outings that pull attendees from across the Chicago metro, South Suburbs, and Northwest Indiana. Getting everyone onto the same page — literally the same vehicle — is what a Hammond private event charter bus does best.
The Whiting Lakefront Park festival grounds host the annual Pierogi Fest every July, drawing crowds from across the region to a stretch of shoreline that has essentially no parking for large groups. A private charter bus drops your crew at the festival entrance and waits nearby, so nobody circles Lake County looking for street parking. For family reunions hitting multiple stops — Wolf Lake Memorial Park, Calumet Park, and a dinner venue in Lansing — one bus keeps everyone together on a single itinerary for one flat rate.
Call 224-307-8900 and we will build a custom plan for your private event.
Prom season in Lake County — late April through May — is the single busiest stretch of the year for party bus and charter rentals across the Hammond, East Chicago, and Whiting corridor. Hammond schools including Hammond High and Morton High hold proms in a compressed window, and demand for the right-size vehicle spikes hard. For prom: book by January or expect premium pricing or no availability.
A typical 6-hour prom rental for 30 students — school pickup, pre-prom photo stop at Wolf Lake Memorial Park, venue drop-off, and an after-party return — runs $1,800–$2,200 all-inclusive when booked four to six months early, but $2,800–$3,500 or more if you wait until March. Party Buses Chicago works with parent committees and student groups across Lake County to coordinate prom transportation that keeps the timeline tight and everyone accounted for. Call 224-307-8900 today to lock in your date.
Teachers and administrators across Hammond, East Chicago, and Whiting rely on Party Buses Chicago for field trip transportation because we show up on time and handle the details that make a school day trip complicated. One private charter bus handles the whole grade level, and the comfort advantage over a yellow school bus — climate-controlled cabin, TV monitors, overhead storage for lunchboxes, and undercarriage bays for equipment — keeps students and chaperones comfortable on longer drives.
Popular Hammond field trip destinations include the Field Museum (1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605), the Shedd Aquarium (1200 S Lake Shore Dr), and the Adler Planetarium (1300 S Lake Shore Dr) — all clustered on Museum Campus in Chicago, roughly 25 miles north of Hammond via I-94 and the Dan Ryan. Buses drop groups in the designated museum loop off McFetridge Drive. For longer excursions to Indiana Dunes National Park (the main visitor center sits about 25 miles east in Porter, Indiana), a full-size charter bus with an onboard restroom makes the round trip comfortable for a full grade level.
ADA-accessible vehicles are always available — just let us know ahead of time. Call 224-307-8900 for school field trip transportation from Hammond.
Hammond sports fans have an embarrassment of riches within striking distance: the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field (333 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616) is about 20 miles north via I-90/94 — the most direct stadium run from Hammond — and the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field (1410 S Museum Campus Dr, Chicago, IL 60605) is equally close. For Indiana fans, the South Shore RailCats play at Peoples Bank Park (1 Stadium Plaza, Gary, IN 46402), a short hop west on I-80/90.
On White Sox game days, I-90/94 northbound from the Calumet Region backs up hours before first pitch. Rate Field's rideshare pickup zones push fans out to the lots on the east side of the stadium after games, a long walk after nine innings in the summer heat. A Hammond party bus or charter bus rental drops your group at the 35th Street gate and waits in the designated bus area, so the postgame pickup is right there when the final out is recorded.
Per-person, one bus almost always beats coordinating a caravan of cars — one bus parking pass versus a dozen. Call 224-307-8900 for Hammond sporting event transportation.
Hammond and the surrounding Lake County area have no shortage of wedding venues — from lakefront events at Wolf Lake Memorial Park pavilions to ballrooms in Merrillville and ceremony venues in the Chicago suburbs just across the state line. Out-of-town guests flying into O'Hare or Midway who are unfamiliar with the Indiana Toll Road entrance points and the Calumet Avenue interchanges can get turned around fast, especially on a weekend evening with construction on the Borman Expressway.
A Hammond wedding shuttle service takes all of that off the table. We set up loops from hotel blocks — typically clustered along Calumet Avenue in Hammond or along US-30 in Merrillville — to the ceremony site and then the reception, so nobody in your wedding party navigates unfamiliar Indiana highways in formal wear. Because Party Buses Chicago has been handling cross-state group moves since 2011, your timeline stays tight with clear pickup windows and a single point of contact from your first quote through final drop-off.
Call 224-307-8900 for a free wedding transportation quote.
Northwest Indiana has developed a genuine craft beverage scene, and a Hammond party bus rental is the only way to hit the full circuit without anyone losing a vehicle to the evening. Back Road Brewery (1414 N Michigan Ave, La Porte, IN 46350) is about 40 miles southeast via US-20 and draws regional visitors for its rotating taps and outdoor patio. Closer to home, the Hammond and Highland corridor along Indianapolis Boulevard has a string of craft bars and neighborhood taverns that make for a tight, walkable pub crawl once your group steps off the bus.
For groups that want to cross into Chicago, the Pilsen and Bridgeport neighborhoods offer a dense concentration of craft breweries — Moody Tongue Brewing (2136 S Peoria St) and Hop Butcher for the World taproom locations — accessible via the 90/94 straight shot north. Your group stays together in a comfortable bus, nobody worries about the Skyway toll or who drew the short straw, and the bus picks everyone up whenever the last round is finished. Call 224-307-8900 for a free Hammond pub crawl bus rental quote.
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Party Buses Chicago serves Hammond and the entire surrounding region — from East Chicago and Whiting along the lakefront to Merrillville, Highland, and Munster to the south, and across the state line into the Chicago South Suburbs. Whether you need a party bus in Gary, a charter bus to Lansing, or a minibus out of Calumet City, our fleet has you covered. Call 224-307-8900 to get your group moving today.
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Party Buses Chicago proudly serves Hammond, Indiana and every nearby community across Metro Chicago. If you don't see your city listed, call us at 224-307-8900 — we go anywhere your group needs to roll!
We used this for a graduation celebration and it was fantastic. The whole group rode together, the lights and music made it festive, and the bus was spotless. The team made booking easy and the timing was exactly as promised. It gave us a fun, safe way to celebrate around Hammond without anyone having to drive. Everyone had an amazing time. I'd recommend it for any big milestone.
Cecilia W.
Ignatius F.
Rented this for a casual night out with a big group of friends and it exceeded expectations. The bus was comfortable, the sound was excellent, and we could all stay together the whole night. Booking through their office was quick and the pricing had no surprises. It turned a simple get-together into a memorable evening. Not having to coordinate rides made everything easier. We'll definitely be using them again.
Paloma R.
We booked this for a bridal shower and it was such a fun way to celebrate. The bus was clean and pretty inside, the ride was smooth, and all the guests could chat and enjoy themselves as we rode around. The team was helpful with planning the route and timing. It made the whole day feel special and effortless. The bride loved it and so did everyone else. Highly recommend.
Donovan K.
Grabbed this for a night out celebrating a friend's birthday and it was a hit. We had a big group, the bus had room for everyone, and the party atmosphere on board was great. Booking was simple and the team was responsive. Cruising Hammond together without driving worries made the night easy and fun. It's become our go-to for any group celebration. Can't recommend it enough.
Hammond party bus rental prices vary based on vehicle size, date, and how long you need the bus. As a guide: 14-passenger Sprinter limos run $170–$344/hour; 15–20 passenger party buses run $204–$378/hour; 20–30 passenger party buses run $244–$414/hour; 35–50 passenger party buses and minibuses run $294–$490/hour; and full-size charter buses run $150–$300/hour or $1,200–$2,500/day. The fastest way to get an exact number for your specific date and itinerary is to call 224-307-8900 or use our online tool — all-inclusive pricing in under 30 seconds, no hidden line items.
Yes, absolutely — and it is one of our most common routes. We regularly move groups between Hammond, East Chicago, and Whiting on the Indiana side and destinations across Chicago and the South Suburbs on the Illinois side. The Indiana Toll Road, the Chicago Skyway, and the Bishop Ford Freeway are routes we know well.
Just tell us your pickup and drop-off when you request a quote and we will build the full cross-state itinerary from there.
The most direct route is I-94 north (the Bishop Ford/Dan Ryan corridor) to the 31st Street exit, which drops you close to the Martin Luther King Drive staging area for buses. That leg runs about 25 miles and takes 25–35 minutes outside of rush hour — but during peak convention periods it can double. A charter bus or minibus rental from Hammond keeps your entire group together in one vehicle, drops directly at the McCormick Place bus zone, and cuts out the parking structure scramble entirely.
For conventions like the National Restaurant Association Show or the Chicago Auto Show, book your shuttle at least 60–90 days out, as South Side bus availability tightens significantly during those weeks.
Horseshoe Hammond — now operating as Horseshoe Casino Hammond (777 Casino Center Dr, Hammond, IN 46320) — is a frequent request for birthday groups, bachelorette parties, and corporate outings. A party bus or minibus rental makes the most sense for groups coming from across the Chicago metro who want to arrive together, avoid the casino parking structure on a weekend night, and have a comfortable ride home after the games. We can arrange pickup at a Chicago hotel, run the group straight to the casino entrance, and return on whatever schedule the group sets.
Our reservation team is available 24/7/365 — there is no hour that is too early or too late for a quote or a booking. We regularly handle pre-dawn airport runs to O'Hare and post-midnight returns from Chicago concerts and casino nights. When you book, give us your expected return time and we will have the bus there.
If plans shift during the event, one call adjusts the pickup. You will never be stuck at a Hammond address at 2 a.m. waiting for a rideshare that cannot handle your whole group.
For most occasions, booking at least four to six weeks ahead gives you the best vehicle selection at the best rate. For high-demand dates — prom season (April through May), New Year's Eve, and any weekend that coincides with a Bears, Cubs, or White Sox playoff run — six months or more is the smarter window. Prom season is the single tightest period: Lake County high schools cluster their dates in a narrow six-week window, and available buses go fast.
For prom, book by January. For everything else, the earlier you call, the more options we have for you at 224-307-8900.
A Hammond party bus itinerary can reach dozens of great destinations — across Lake County, up into Chicago, and east along the South Shore. Below are six popular stops our groups visit most, with the logistics details that matter most when you are planning a group trip.
Horseshoe Casino Hammond (777 Casino Center Dr, Hammond, IN 46320) sits right on the lakefront and is the largest casino in the Chicago metro area, drawing millions of visitors a year from both sides of the state line. The casino complex includes a hotel, multiple restaurants, and a live entertainment venue — making it a self-contained destination for birthday groups, bachelorette weekends, and corporate team nights. On weekend evenings the parking structure along Hohman Avenue fills quickly and the entrance road on Casino Center Drive backs up.
A party bus drops your group curbside at the main entrance and picks everyone up whenever the night winds down — no navigating the garage, no surge pricing from a rideshare app. The casino's entertainment calendar includes regular headliners; check the official Horseshoe Hammond site for current show dates before you plan your visit.
Address: 777 Casino Center Dr, Hammond, IN 46320
Phone: (866) 711-7463
Wolf Lake Memorial Park straddles the Hammond–Chicago border and is one of the most underrated green spaces in the entire Calumet Region. The Hammond side offers picnic pavilions, a boat launch, fishing piers, and the William W. Powers State Recreation Area on the Illinois side — connected by a continuous lakefront trail. The park is a go-to destination for school field trips, family reunions, and large group picnics that need space and shade without paying venue rental costs.
Parking near the Hammond boat launch area fills on summer weekends, and the approach via Calumet Avenue can back up when multiple events overlap. A charter bus from Party Buses Chicago drops groups directly at the pavilion road rather than routing everyone through the main lot. The park is free to enter and open year-round, with the summer season (June through August) drawing the heaviest crowds.
Address: 7050 S Calumet Ave, Hammond, IN 46324
Indiana Dunes National Park (1215 N State Road 49, Porter, IN 46304) spans 15 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline across Porter and La Porte counties — about 30 miles east of Hammond via the Indiana Toll Road or US-12 along the South Shore. The park draws over 3 million visitors a year, and on summer weekends the Portage Lakefront lot and the West Beach lot fill well before noon. There is no large-scale group parking at the main beach access points, which makes arriving in a single charter bus far simpler than coordinating a convoy of cars that then scatter across three different lots.
School groups use the Dorothy Buell Memorial Visitor Center entrance in Chesterton; the park's group visit coordinator asks for advance notice for buses over 40 passengers. We recommend reviewing the official NPS directions page before your trip to confirm current lot status.
Address: 1215 N State Road 49, Porter, IN 46304
Phone: (219) 395-1882
The Hammond Civic Center (5825 Sohl Ave, Hammond, IN 46320) is Lake County's primary indoor venue for concerts, sporting events, trade shows, and large community gatherings. The arena floor seats several thousand for concerts and productions, and the building connects to the Hammond Convention Center for multi-day events and corporate conferences. Parking in the surrounding Sohl Avenue lots is free but limited for big-ticket concerts and graduations — the lot on the south side of the building fills fastest because it is closest to the main entrance.
A minibus or charter bus rental drops groups at the Sohl Avenue main entrance and loops back for a coordinated post-show pickup, so nobody is standing in a dark parking lot at 11 p.m. waiting for a rideshare. Purdue University Northwest commencement ceremonies draw particularly large out-of-town family groups to this venue each May.
Address: 5825 Sohl Ave, Hammond, IN 46320
Phone: (219) 853-6300
Whiting Lakefront Park in neighboring Whiting, Indiana (1610 New York Ave, Whiting, IN 46394) is the site of Pierogi Fest every July — one of the most beloved street festivals in Northwest Indiana, drawing upwards of 300,000 visitors over three days to a lakefront park that has essentially no dedicated large-group parking. The festival runs along New York Avenue and spills onto the park grounds, and the approach roads into Whiting from the Hammond border (Indianapolis Boulevard and 119th Street) back up significantly on peak festival days. Groups who try to drive in individually often spend more time circling than actually at the festival.
A Hammond party bus rental drops your crew at the Whiting lakefront entrance and waits nearby — one vehicle, one spot, no hunting — and is right there when the last pierogi is eaten. The park is also a great summertime destination for lakefront group outings outside of festival season.
Address: 1610 New York Ave, Whiting, IN 46394
Purdue University Northwest's Hammond campus (2200 169th St, Hammond, IN 46323) is one of the largest universities in Northwest Indiana, and its event calendar — commencement ceremonies at the Hammond Civic Center, athletic events at the school's facilities, and campus-hosted conferences — brings in steady group transportation requests throughout the academic year. Family groups traveling in for May graduation are often coming from across Illinois and Indiana; coordinating them in individual cars through Hammond's surface streets and limited campus parking on commencement day is genuinely stressful. A charter bus picks up the family group at their hotel in Hammond or Merrillville, drops at the campus main entrance on 169th Street, and loops back for the post-ceremony dinner transfer.
For visiting athletic teams and academic conference groups, a minibus handles the campus circuit without the overhang concerns of a full-size coach. Check the official PNW visit page for current event parking protocols before your group's visit.
Address: 2200 169th St, Hammond, IN 46323
Phone: (219) 989-2400