There are 3 ways to get from Cedar Lake to Indianapolis by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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The cheapest way to get from Cedar Lake to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Cedar Lake to Indianapolis is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Cedar Lake to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Merrillville and arriving at Indianapolis via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Cedar Lake station to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Dyer Station and arriving at Indianapolis via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Cedar Lake and Indianapolis is 158 miles. The road distance is 140.8 miles.
The best way to get from Cedar Lake to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 3h 22m and costs $65 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Cedar Lake to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Cedar Lake to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Merrillville station.
Cedar Lake to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dyer Station.
The best way to get from Cedar Lake to Indianapolis is to bus which takes 3h 22m and costs $65 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $200 and takes 4h 19m.
What companies run services between Cedar Lake, IN, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Merrillville to Indianapolis 3 times a day. Tickets cost $24–35 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Dyer Station to Indianapolis 3 times a week. Tickets cost $90–150 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dyer Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Merrillville to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Cedar Lake to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Cedar Lake. It is currently 4:40 PM in Cedar Lake and 5:40 PM in Indianapolis.
Cedar Lake to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cedar Lake to Indianapolis is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Cedar Lake to Indianapolis.
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