There are 4 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Indiana Dunes National Park by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Greyhound Benton Harborbus 1483
- Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
4h 37m$30–58Drive 132.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grand Rapids to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshorecar 132.9 mi
2h 12m$25–35Train
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain Ssl / ...
5h 52m$66–128Bus, train
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain Ssl / ...
5h 52m$75–101
Grand Rapids to Indiana Dunes National Park by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Indiana Dunes National Park is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Indiana Dunes National Park is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids to Indiana Dunes National Park station. However, there are services departing from Greyhound Grand Rapids and arriving at Gary Bus Station via Benton Harbor Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Rapids station to Indiana Dunes National Park. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Dune Park via Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Indiana Dunes National Park is 165 miles. The road distance is 133.7 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Indiana Dunes National Park without a car is to bus which takes 4h 37m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Grand Rapids to Indiana Dunes National Park, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Indiana Dunes National Park bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Greyhound Grand Rapids station.
Grand Rapids to Indiana Dunes National Park train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Indiana Dunes National Park is to bus which takes 4h 37m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 5h 52m.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Indiana Dunes National Park, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Dune Park via Benton Harbor Bus Stop, Gary Bus Station, Gary Metro Center, and Dune Park in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Dune Park via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, Van Buren St., and Dune Park in around 5h 52m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- 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
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
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Greyhound Benton Harbor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Indian Trails
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Grand Rapids to Indiana Dunes National Park bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Greyhound Benton Harbor station.
Grand Rapids to Indiana Dunes National Park train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Indiana Dunes National Park is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Grand Rapids to Indiana Dunes National Park.
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