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How to get fromSt. Louis to Indiana Dunes National Parkby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from St. Louis to Indiana Dunes National Park by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain train Ssl / ...
    6h 39m
    $102–198

  2. Drive 308.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshorecar car 308.1 mi
    5h 24m
    $57–82

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2521
    8h 2m
    $58–94

  4. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane STL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain train
    4h 53m
    $68–388

  5. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane STL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain train
    5h 18m
    $284–718

  6. Train to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SPI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain train
    6h 28m
    $85–324

  7. Bus to Williamson County Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MWA - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain train
    7h 9m
    $136–320

  8. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane STL - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain train
    7h 19m
    $528–906

St. Louis to Indiana Dunes National Park by train, bus, and foot

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration6h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 326.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Indiana Dunes National Park, IN, USA?

You can take a train from St. Louis to Dune Park via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, Van Buren St., and Dune Park in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago once daily. Tickets cost $45–85 and the journey takes 5h 40m.

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