East Chicago Transit is the provider of

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, an

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. Three routes are provided within the municipality's limits. Along with Hammond Transit, the

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, and the Valpo V-Line, this agency is managed by its community government but run under the umbrella of the

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. The bus service is partially funded through local casino revenues, and the service is free to all riders.

Routes

*1 Griffith Plaza *2 Crosstown *3 West Calumet

References

External links

Official ECT Website
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