There are 5 ways to get from Sandusky to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or train
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Sandusky Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
6h 49m$55–94Drive 248.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sandusky to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshorecar 248.1 mi
4h 6m$46–66Train
- Take the train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain Ssl / ...
7h 46m$110–209Bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Sandusky Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CLE - MDW
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain
5h 54m$91–425Bus, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Sandusky Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CLE - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain
6h 22m$401–845
Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sandusky to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Sandusky to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Sandusky to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore station. However, there are services departing from Sandusky Bus Stop and arriving at Gary Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Sandusky station to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. However, there are services departing from Sandusky Amtrak Station and arriving at Dune Park via Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
The distance between Sandusky and Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is 281 miles. The road distance is 249.5 miles.
The best way to get from Sandusky to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore without a car is to bus which takes 6h 49m and costs $55 - $95.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Sandusky to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, including transfers.
Sandusky to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sandusky Bus Stop station.
Sandusky to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sandusky Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Sandusky to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is to bus which takes 6h 49m and costs $55 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $210 and takes 7h 46m.
What companies run services between Sandusky, OH, USA and Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, IN, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sandusky Bus Stop to Gary Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $40–75 and the journey takes 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, Van Buren St., and Dune Park in around 7h 46m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sandusky Bus Stop to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sandusky Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sandusky Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Sandusky to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Gary Bus Station.
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is 1h behind Sandusky. It is currently 2:12 PM in Sandusky and 1:12 PM in Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.
Sandusky to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sandusky to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Sandusky to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.
There are 120+ hotels available in Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.





