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How to get fromIndiana Dunes National Lakeshore to Elkhartby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 4 ways to get from Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore to Elkhart by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dune Park to Van Buren St.train train Westbound to Chicago / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    4h 16m
    $51–94

  2. Drive 61.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore to Elkhartcar car 61.4 mi
    1h 21m
    $12–17

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dune Park to Van Buren St.train train Westbound to Chicago / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 16m
    $56–74

  4. Bus, line 30 bus

    1. Take the bus from Gary to South Bend, INbus bus Chicago
    2. Take the bus from South Street Station to Elkhart Transit Centerbus bus 30
    4h 18m
    $25–35

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Map of how to get from Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore to Elkhart.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 147.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a vehicle from Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Dune Park, Van Buren St., Michigan & Van Buren, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore to Elkhart Transit Center via Dune Park, Gary, Gary, and South Street Station in around 4h 18m.

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