There are 3 ways to get from DeKalb to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0155S
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0120S / ...
3h 48m$27–73Drive 99.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from DeKalb to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshorecar 99.2 mi
2h 9m$19–27Train
- Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
- Take the train from Millennium Station to Dune Parktrain Ssl / ...
4h 20m$28–41
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from DeKalb to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from DeKalb to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from DeKalb to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore station. However, there are services departing from Dekalb and arriving at Gary Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from DeKalb to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. However, there are services departing from Elburn and arriving at Dune Park via Millennium Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between DeKalb and Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is 115 miles. The road distance is 99.8 miles.
The best way to get from DeKalb to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore without a car is to bus which takes 3h 48m and costs $27 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from DeKalb to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, including transfers.
DeKalb to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dekalb station.
DeKalb to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elburn station.
The best way to get from DeKalb to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is to bus which takes 3h 48m and costs $27 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $27 - $45 and takes 4h 20m.
What companies run services between DeKalb, IL, USA and Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Dekalb to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore via Chicago Bus Station, Gary Bus Station, Gary Metro Center, and Dune Park in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locust St. at 2nd St. - EB Stop #623 to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore via Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, Elburn, Chicago OTC, Washington & Canal, Randolph & Michigan, Millennium Station, and Dune Park in around 4h 20m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Elburn to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- South Shore Line
Train from Millennium Station to Dune Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–10
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $9–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–20
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–35
- Website
- Barons Bus
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More Questions & Answers
DeKalb to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
DeKalb to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between DeKalb to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is 100 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from DeKalb to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.
There are 102+ hotels available in Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.









