There are 4 ways to get from Indianapolis to Cedar Lake by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or taxi
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Merrillvillebus FlixBus N2642 / ...
3h 26m$61–87Drive 140.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Cedar Lakecar 140.3 mi
2h 33m$26–37Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Dyer Stationtrain Cardinal
3h 53m$83–145Fly, train, taxi
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to East Chicagotrain
- Take the taxi from East Chicago to Cedar Laketaxi
5h 33m$496–1,001
Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Cedar Lake is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Cedar Lake is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Cedar Lake. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Merrillville via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Cedar Lake station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Dyer Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Cedar Lake is 158 miles. The road distance is 141.1 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Cedar Lake without a car is to bus which takes 3h 26m and costs $60 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Indianapolis to Cedar Lake, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Cedar Lake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis to Cedar Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Cedar Lake is to bus which takes 3h 26m and costs $60 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $150 and takes 3h 53m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Cedar Lake, IN, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Indianapolis to Merrillville twice daily. Tickets cost $21–35 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Dyer Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 3h 29m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Dyer Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Merrillville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Indianapolis to Cedar Lake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Merrillville station.
Cedar Lake is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 1:16 PM in Indianapolis and 12:16 PM in Cedar Lake.
Indianapolis to Cedar Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dyer Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Cedar Lake is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Indianapolis to Cedar Lake.
There are 66+ hotels available in Cedar Lake.