There are 4 ways to get from Cedar Lake to Indianapolis by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, train, or plane
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Merrillville to Indianapolisbus FlixBus N2642 / ...
3h 2m$65–90Drive 140 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cedar Lake to Indianapoliscar 140 mi
2h 33m$26–37Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dyer Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
4h 19m$97–159Taxi, train, fly
- Take the taxi from Cedar Lake to East Chicagotaxi
- Take the train from East Chicago to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ORD - IND
5h 35m$503–1,401
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cedar Lake to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Cedar Lake to Indianapolis is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $25 - $40.
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 2m.
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 140.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cedar Lake to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 3h 2m and costs $60 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 2m 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 2m and costs $60 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $160 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 twice daily. Tickets cost $22–40 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Dyer Station to Indianapolis 3 times a week. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Dyer Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from East Chicago to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $6–8
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Merrillville to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
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More Questions & Answers
Cedar Lake to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Cedar Lake. It is currently 5:19 AM in Cedar Lake and 6:19 AM 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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