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

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Plaines to Cedar Lake by bus, taxi, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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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
    $11–16

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Millennium Station to East Chicagotrain train Ssl
    3. Take the taxi from East Chicago to Cedar Laketaxi taxi
    2h 33m
    $78–101

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dyer Stationtrain train Cardinal
    3h 6m
    $56–77

  5. 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 25m
    $53–74

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Map of how to get from Des Plaines to Cedar Lake.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 69.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 25m

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

You can take a train from Des Plaines to Cedar Lake via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, and Dyer Station in around 3h 6m.

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