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How to get fromDes Plaines to Cedar Lakeby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Des Plaines to Cedar Lake by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Matteson, ILbus bus Chicago Area to Champaign SOUTH
    2. Take the taxi from Matteson, IL to Cedar Laketaxi taxi
    2h 25m
    $109–145

  2. Drive  58 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Plaines to Cedar Lakecar car 58 mi
    1h 28m
    $11–15

  3. Train, line 358 bus

    1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Hegewischtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Hegewisch South Shore Station to Torrence Ave & Sauk Trailbus bus 358
    3h 34m
    $56–74

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Merrillvillebus bus FlixBus N2642 / ...
    3h 36m
    $53–73

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  • Distance: 69.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Des Plaines to Cedar Lake. However, you can take the bus to Matteson, IL then take the taxi to Cedar Lake. Alternatively, you can take a train from Des Plaines to Cedar Lake via Chicago OTC, Washington & Canal, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, Van Buren St., Hegewisch, Hegewisch South Shore Station, and Torrence Ave & Sauk Trail in around 3h 34m.

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