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How to get fromPier 39 to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshoreby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Pier 39 to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SFO - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain train
    8h 17m
    $212–452

  2. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Milpitassubway subway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SJC - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain train
    10h 8m
    $143–523

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 5h
    $352–715

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain train Ssl / ...
    2d 8h
    $777–1,634

  5. Drive 2,154.4 mi

    1. Drive from Pier 39 to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshorecar car 2,154.4 mi
    33h 27m
    $394–568

  6. Fly Oakland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OAK - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain train
    8h 20m
    $167–637

  7. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SFO - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain train
    8h 44m
    $152–322

  8. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Milpitassubway subway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SJC - MDW
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain train
    9h 37m
    $163–643

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Pier 39 to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,927.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 17m

What companies run services between Pier 39, CA, USA and Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, IN, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Pier 39 to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore via North Point St & Stockton St, 1st St & Mission St, San Francisco Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Gary Bus Station, Gary Metro Center, and Dune Park in around 2d 5h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pier 39 to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore via Beach St & Stockton St, Market St & 2nd St, Montgomery Street, Richmond, Richmond, Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, Van Buren St., and Dune Park in around 2d 8h.

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