There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Indiana Dunes State Park by train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain Ssl / ...
1h 11m$18–22Drive 46.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Indiana Dunes State Parkcar 46.5 mi
1h 1m$9–13Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
2h 15m$20–29Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chicago to Indiana Dunes State Parktaxi 46.5 mi
1h 1m$130–160
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Indiana Dunes State Park is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Indiana Dunes State Park is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Indiana Dunes State Park station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Gary Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago to Indiana Dunes State Park. However, there are services departing from Van Buren St. and arriving at Dune Park via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
The distance between Chicago and Indiana Dunes State Park is 47 miles. The road distance is 46.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Indiana Dunes State Park without a car is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs $18 - $22.
It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from Chicago to Indiana Dunes State Park, including transfers.
Chicago to Indiana Dunes State Park bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Indiana Dunes State Park train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Van Buren St. station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Indiana Dunes State Park is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs $18 - $22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $29 and takes 2h 15m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Indiana Dunes State Park, IN, USA?
South Shore Line operates a train from Van Buren St. to Dune Park hourly. Tickets cost $9–10 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Alternatively, Greyhound-us operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Station 4 times a day, and the journey takes 1h 30m. Four other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to Dune Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $9–10
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–35
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- $130–160
303 Taxi
- Phone
- (847) 303-0303
- Website
- 303taxi.com
Checker
- Phone
- +1 312-243-2537
- Website
- checkertaxichicago.com
Flash Cab
- Phone
- +1 773-561-4444
- Website
- flashcab.com
Yellow Cab Chicago
- Phone
- +1 312-829-4222
- Website
- yellowcabchicago.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Indiana Dunes State Park bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Gary Bus Station.
Chicago to Indiana Dunes State Park train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Dune Park station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Indiana Dunes State Park is 47 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Chicago to Indiana Dunes State Park.
There are 125+ hotels available in Indiana Dunes State Park.