How to Travel from

Elgin to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore

by Rideshare, Route or Car

United States of America Elgin Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore

Cheapest

By car (627 km)

6 h 33 min

627 km.

from $34

Other

Rideshare

6 h 33 min

627 km.

from $8.18

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–$11.46

Train from Millennium Station to Dune

Ave. Duration:

1h 6m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$5.10–$11.46

Metra

Phone:

+1 312-322-6777

Website:

metra.com

Train from Elgin to Chicago

Ave. Duration:

1h 17m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$4.33–$9.55

Chicago Transit (CTA)

Phone:

+1 888-968-7282

Website:

transitchicago.com/

Train from Rosemont to Washington-Blue

Ave. Duration:

37 min

Frequency:

Every 10 minutes

Estimated price:

$2.80–$5.86

Bus operators

Pace Bus

Phone:

+1(847) 364-7223

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

pacebus.com

Bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont

Ave. Duration:

35 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$3.06–$4.33

What is the cheapest way to get from Elgin to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore?

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is to drive which costs $14.13 - $22.83 and takes 1h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elgin to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore?

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs $14.13 - $22.83 .

How far is it from Elgin to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore?

The distance between Elgin and Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is 136 km. The road distance is 135.6 km.

How do I travel from Elgin to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore without a car?

The best way to get from Elgin to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs $18.48 - $31.52 .

How long does it take to get from Elgin to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore?

It takes approximately 3h to get from Elgin to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, including transfers.

Can I drive from Elgin to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is 136 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Elgin to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.

Where can I stay near Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore?

There are 100+ hotels available in Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Prices start at $41.75 per night.

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.

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.

Washington Park

Washington Park is a historic public park and national historic district located on Lake Michigan at Michigan City, LaPorte County, Indiana. The park encompasses 13 contributing buildings, 3 contributing sites, 11 contributing structures, and 21 contributing objects, and includes the Michigan City Zoo. It was established in 1891 and later developed by the Works Progress Administration and its predecessors during the 1930s. Notable features include the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (1896), former park headquarters building (1934), bandstand (1911), World War I doughboy monument (1926), tennis court (c. 1933), log picnic shelter (c. 1936), and four-story observation tower (1936).

Three ways to Travel from Elgin to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore

Transport providers

Train operators

South Shore Line

Metra

Chicago Transit (CTA)

Bus operators

Pace Bus

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Elgin to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore?

What is the fastest way to get from Elgin to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore?

How far is it from Elgin to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore?

How do I travel from Elgin to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore without a car?

How long does it take to get from Elgin to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore?

Can I drive from Elgin to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore?

Where can I stay near Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore?