There are 7 ways to get from Ann Arbor to Cedar Lake by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
4h 43m$104–137Drive 228.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ann Arbor to Cedar Lakecar 228.7 mi
3h 56m$42–61Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dyer Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 41m$189–279Bus, fly to South Bend, train
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane DTW - SBN
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to East Chicagotrain
5h 32m$139–556Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Merrillvillebus FlixBus N2642 / ...
7h 34mBus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Hammond Gatewaytrain
- Take the train from Hammond Gateway to Munster Dyer Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Munster Dyer Station to Cedar Laketaxi
6h 19m$127–562Bus, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Hammond Gatewaytrain
- Take the train from Hammond Gateway to Munster Dyer Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Munster Dyer Station to Cedar Laketaxi
6h 43m$192–842
Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to Cedar Lake is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to Cedar Lake is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Ann Arbor to Cedar Lake station. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor and arriving at Gary Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Ann Arbor station to Cedar Lake station. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station and arriving at Dyer Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
The distance between Ann Arbor and Cedar Lake is 239 miles. The road distance is 230 miles.
The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Cedar Lake without a car is to bus which takes 4h 43m and costs $100 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Ann Arbor to Cedar Lake, including transfers.
Ann Arbor to Cedar Lake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ann Arbor station.
Ann Arbor to Cedar Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Cedar Lake is to bus which takes 4h 43m and costs $100 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $280 and takes 6h 41m.
What companies run services between Ann Arbor, MI, USA and Cedar Lake, IN, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Ann Arbor to Gary Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Cedar Lake via Chicago Union Station and Dyer Station in around 6h 41m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–440
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Dyer Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from South Bend Airport to East Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–14
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $12–14
Train from Van Buren St. to Hammond Gateway
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–8
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–8
Train from Hammond Gateway to Munster Dyer Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–7
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $6–7
Train from Van Buren St. to Hammond Gateway
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–8
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–8
Train from Hammond Gateway to Munster Dyer Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–7
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $6–7
Train from South Bend Airport to East Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–16
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Train from Van Buren St. to Hammond Gateway
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Train from Van Buren St. to Hammond Gateway
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ann Arbor to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
Bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $7–9
- Adult
- $10–15
Bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $7–9
- Adult
- $10–15
Bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $7–9
- Adult
- $10–15
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Merrillville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- $40–55
Krazy Cab of NWI
- Phone
- +1 219-763-1675
- Website
- krazycab.com
Krazy Cab of NWI
- Phone
- +1 219-763-1675
- Website
- krazycab.com
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Booking & Getting There
Ann Arbor to Cedar Lake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Gary Bus Station.
Cedar Lake is 1h behind Ann Arbor. It is currently 12:04 AM in Ann Arbor and 11:04 PM in Cedar Lake.
Ann Arbor to Cedar Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ann Arbor to Cedar Lake is 230 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Ann Arbor to Cedar Lake.
There are 61+ hotels available in Cedar Lake.






