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How to get fromDecatur to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshoreby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Decatur to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain train Ssl / ...
    5h 19m
    $51–73

  2. Drive 190.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Decatur to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshorecar car 190.4 mi
    3h 17m
    $35–51

  3. Bus, train via Champaign

    1. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain train
    3. Take the train from 57th St. to Dune Parktrain train Ssl
    6h 24m
    $59–109

  4. Fly from Decatur Airport, train

    1. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEC - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain train
    3h 52m
    $65–264

  5. Bus to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain train
    5h 46m
    $75–282

  6. Bus to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SPI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain train
    5h 39m
    $70–275

Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 230.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Decatur, IL, USA and Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, IN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Decatur to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. However, you can take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, walk to Jackson & Clinton, take the line 126 bus to Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, walk to Van Buren St., take the train to Dune Park, then take the taxi to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Champaign-Urbana, Homewood, 57th St., and Dune Park in around 6h 24m.

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