There are 3 ways to get from Elkhart to Indiana Dunes National Park by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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Line 30 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Franklin & 6th to South Street Stationbus 30
- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Gary, INbus Columbus / ...
3h 36m$16–26Drive 61.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elkhart to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshorecar 61.2 mi
1h 21m$12–17Train
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain Ssl / ...
4h$43–79
Elkhart to Indiana Dunes National Park by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elkhart to Indiana Dunes National Park is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Elkhart to Indiana Dunes National Park is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Elkhart to Indiana Dunes National Park. However, there are services departing from Franklin & 6th and arriving at Gary, IN via South Bend, IN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Elkhart station to Indiana Dunes National Park. However, there are services departing from Elkhart Amtrak Station and arriving at Dune Park via Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Elkhart and Indiana Dunes National Park is 95 miles. The road distance is 61.6 miles.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Indiana Dunes National Park without a car is to line 30 bus and bus which takes 3h 36m and costs $16 - $26.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Elkhart to Indiana Dunes National Park, including transfers.
Elkhart to Indiana Dunes National Park bus services, operated by Interurban Trolley, depart from Franklin & 6th station.
Elkhart to Indiana Dunes National Park train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elkhart Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Indiana Dunes National Park is to line 30 bus and bus which takes 3h 36m and costs $16 - $26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Indiana Dunes National Park, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Franklin & 6th to Dune Park via South Bend, IN, Gary, IN, Gary Metro Center, and Dune Park in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Dune Park via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, Van Buren St., and Dune Park in around 4h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- South Shore Line
Train from Van Buren St. to Dune Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–10
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $9–10
- Phone
- +1 574-674-8894
- [email protected]
- Website
- Interurban Trolley
Bus from Franklin & 6th to South Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Interurban Trolley
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from South Bend, IN to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from South Bend, IN to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from South Bend, IN to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Elkhart to Indiana Dunes National Park bus services, operated by Interurban Trolley, arrive at South Street Station.
Elkhart to Indiana Dunes National Park train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elkhart to Indiana Dunes National Park is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Elkhart to Indiana Dunes National Park.
There are 109+ hotels available in Indiana Dunes National Park.










