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

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

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Gary, INbus bus
    7h 7m
    $55–59

  2. Drive 274 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Louisville to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshorecar car 274 mi
    4h 37m
    $50–73

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain train Ssl
    10h 11m
    $95–187

  4. Fly Louisville International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SDF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain train
    4h 55m
    $68–388

  5. Fly Louisville International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SDF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain train
    5h 29m
    $58–338

  6. Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Louisville to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar car
    2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LEX - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain train
    5h 28m
    $84–434

  7. Bus to Covington, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Cincinnati - Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CVG - MDW
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain train
    7h 3m
    $173–420

Louisville to Indiana Dunes National Park by bus, train, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 284.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Indiana Dunes National Park, IN, USA?

Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Louisville, KY to Gary, IN once daily. Tickets cost $48–53 and the journey takes 6h 25m.

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