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How to get fromChicago to Lake Countyby train, taxi, bus (Flixbus), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Lake County by train, taxi, bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary/Chicago Airporttrain train Ssl / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Gary/Chicago Airport to Lake Countytaxi taxi
    1h 11m
    $52–63

  2. Drive 39.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Lake Countycar car 39.7 mi
    1h 2m
    $8–11

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Merrillvillebus bus FlixBus N2642 / ...
    1h 21m
    $27–35

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago to Lake Countytaxi taxi 39.7 mi
    1h 2m
    $110–140

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 41.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 11m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Merrillville twice daily. Tickets cost $6–12 and the journey takes 1h 10m.

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