How to Travel from

Rockford to Chesterton

by Rideshare, Route or Car

United States of America Rockford Chesterton

Cheapest

By car (208 km)

2 h 24 min

208 km.

from $11

Other

Rideshare

2 h 24 min

208 km.

from $7.91

Bus

5 h 4 min

182 km.

from $124.11

Bus, Train

4 h 25 min

182 km.

from $72.90

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:

+1 214-849-8100

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

greyhound.com/

Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary

Ave. Duration:

44 min

Frequency:

Every 3 hours

Estimated price:

$2.30–$62.51

Barons Bus

Phone:

+1 888-378-3823

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

baronsbus.com/

Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary

Ave. Duration:

35 min

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$3.32–$38.27

Vangalder Bus

Phone:

+1 608-752-5407

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

coachusa.com/van-galder-bus-company

Bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare

Ave. Duration:

1h 15m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$14.03–$38.27

Bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W

Ave. Duration:

2h 10m

Frequency:

Every 2 hours

Estimated price:

$16.58–$39.55

Train operators

South Shore Line

Phone:

+1 219-926-5744

Website:

mysouthshoreline.com/

Train from Van Buren St. to Dune

Ave. Duration:

1h 3m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$5.10–$11.48

Train from Millennium Station to Dune

Ave. Duration:

1h 6m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$5.10–$11.48

Chicago Transit (CTA)

Phone:

+1 888-968-7282

Website:

transitchicago.com/

Train from O'Hare to Jackson-Blue

Ave. Duration:

44 min

Frequency:

Every 10 minutes

Estimated price:

$2.81–$5.87

What is the cheapest way to get from Rockford to Chesterton?

The cheapest way to get from Rockford to Chesterton is to drive which costs $22.83 - $33.70 and takes 2h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rockford to Chesterton?

The fastest way to get from Rockford to Chesterton is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $22.83 - $33.70 .

How far is it from Rockford to Chesterton?

The distance between Rockford and Chesterton is 224 km. The road distance is 209 km.

How do I travel from Rockford to Chesterton without a car?

The best way to get from Rockford to Chesterton without a car is to bus and subway and train which takes 3h 56m and costs $54.35 - $92.39 .

How long does it take to get from Rockford to Chesterton?

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Rockford to Chesterton, including transfers.

Can I drive from Rockford to Chesterton?

Yes, the driving distance between Rockford to Chesterton is 209 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Rockford to Chesterton.

Where can I stay near Chesterton?

There are 99+ hotels available in Chesterton. Prices start at $41.75 per night.

Book in Chesterton

Hilton Garden Inn Chesterton

501 Gateway Boulevard, Chesterton

Fine

8.7

Best Western Indian Oak

558 Indian Boundary Road, Chesterton

Fine

8.3

Waterbird Lakeside Inn

556 Indian Boundary Road, Chesterton

Fine

8.1

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Indiana Dunes State Park

Indiana Dunes State Park is an Indiana State Park located in Porter County, Indiana, United States, 47 miles (75 km) east of Chicago. The park is bounded by Lake Michigan to the northwest and is surrounded by as well as within the authorized boundaries of Indiana Dunes National Park, a unit of the National Park Service; the NPS owns the water from the ordinary high water mark to 300 feet (91 m) offshore. The 1,530-acre (619 ha) Dunes Nature Preserve makes up the bulk of eastern part of the park, and includes most of the park's hiking trails and dune landscape. This was one of the first places Richard Lieber considered when establishing the Indiana State Park system. Like all Indiana state parks, there is a fee for entrance. Indiana Dunes State Park was established in 1925 and designated a National Natural Landmark in 1974.

Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore

Indiana Dunes National Park is a national park of the United States located in northwestern Indiana managed by the National Park Service. It was authorized by Congress in 1966 as the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and was redesignated as the nation's 61st national park on February 15, 2019. The park runs for about 20 miles (32 km) along the southern shore of Lake Michigan and covers 15,349 acres (6,212 ha). Along the lakefront, the eastern area is roughly the lake shore south to U. 12 or U. 20 between Michigan City, Indiana, on the east and the Cleveland-Cliffs steel plant on the west. This area's conservation scheme is enhanced by the older Indiana Dunes State Park. To the west of the steel plant lies West Beach and a small extension south of the steel mill continues west along Salt Creek to Indiana 249. The western area is roughly the shoreline south to U. 12 between the Burns Ditch west to Broadway in downtown Gary, Indiana. In addition, there are several outlying areas, including Pinhook Bog, in LaPorte County to the east; the Heron Rookery in Porter County, the center of the park; and the Hoosier Prairie State Nature Preserve and the Hobart Prairie Grove, both in Lake County, the western end of the park.

Cowles Bog

Cowles Bog is a 4,000-year-old wetland complex in Indiana Dunes National Park, near Chesterton, Indiana. It is named for Henry Chandler Cowles who did his pioneering work in ecology and ecological succession here. His work brought international attention to the area which led to efforts to preserve the Indiana Dunes. It was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1965, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2025. It contains bog, fen, marsh, wet meadow, swamp, and pond habitats.

Four ways to Travel from Rockford to Chesterton

Transport providers

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Barons Bus

Vangalder Bus

Train operators

South Shore Line

Chicago Transit (CTA)

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Rockford to Chesterton?

What is the fastest way to get from Rockford to Chesterton?

How far is it from Rockford to Chesterton?

How do I travel from Rockford to Chesterton without a car?

How long does it take to get from Rockford to Chesterton?

Can I drive from Rockford to Chesterton?

Where can I stay near Chesterton?