There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2642
3h 39m$40–60Drive 159.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshorecar 159.2 mi
2h 45m$30–42Train
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain Ssl / ...
6h 53m$83–154Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain
5h 6m$67–359Bus via Indianapolis Union Station
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
3h 54m$45–64Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain
5h 32m$442–1,129
Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Gary Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Dune Park via Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is 173 miles. The road distance is 160.1 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore without a car is to bus which takes 3h 39m and costs $40 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Indianapolis to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is to bus which takes 3h 39m and costs $40 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $160 and takes 6h 53m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, IN, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $24–45 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Indianapolis to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Franklin, Jackson & Dearborn, Van Buren St., and Dune Park in around 6h 53m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- 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
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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $29–45
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Gary Bus Station.
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 3:49 PM in Indianapolis and 2:49 PM in Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.
Indianapolis to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is 160 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Indianapolis to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.
There are 119+ hotels available in Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.