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How to get fromChicago to Cedar Lakeby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Cedar Lake by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dyer Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the taxi from Dyer Station to Cedar Laketaxi taxi
    1h 23m
    $47–66

  2. Drive  40.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Cedar Lakecar car 40.3 mi
    1h 4m
    $8–11

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Merrillvillebus bus FlixBus N2642 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Merrillville to Cedar Laketaxi taxi
    1h 46m
    $46–64

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago to Cedar Laketaxi taxi 40.3 mi
    1h 4m
    $110–140

  5. Train, taxi via Hammond Gateway

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Hammond Gatewaytrain train Ssl
    2. Take the taxi from Munster Dyer Station to Cedar Laketaxi taxi
    2h 16m
    $53–70

  6. Train, line 358 bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Hegewischtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Hegewisch South Shore Station to Torrence Ave & Sauk Trailbus bus 358
    3. Take the taxi from Torrence Ave & Sauk Trail to Cedar Laketaxi taxi
    2h 28m
    $49–66

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  • Distance: 41.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 23m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Cedar Lake, IN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Cedar Lake. However, you can take the train to Dyer Station then take the taxi to Cedar Lake. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Merrillville then take the taxi to Cedar Lake.

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