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How to get fromDetroit to Indiana Dunes National Parkby bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Detroit to Indiana Dunes National Park by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    5h 52m
    $44–79

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain train Ssl / ...
    6h 50m
    $99–195

  3. Drive 237.8 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshorecar car 237.8 mi
    3h 52m
    $44–63

  4. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain train
    5h 23m
    $143–477

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain train Ssl / ...
    8h 27m
    $104–154

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain train
    5h 45m
    $153–667

  7. Fly to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane DTW - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Dune Parktrain train
    4h 53m
    $80–562

Detroit to Indiana Dunes National Park by bus, train, and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration5h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 271.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Indiana Dunes National Park, IN, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Gary Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detroit to Dune Park via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, Van Buren St., and Dune Park in around 6h 50m.

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