How to Travel from

Columbus to Chesterton

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

United States of America Columbus Chesterton

How to Get from Columbus to Chesterton

Plane

1 h 51 min

Select a Ticket

Car

12 h 6 min

from $65

Rideshare

12 h 6 min

from $15.47

Cheapest

By car (1 186 km)

12 h 6 min

1186 km.

from $65

Fastest

Other

Rideshare

12 h 6 min

1186 km.

from $15.47

Bus via Van Wert

8 h 51 min

388 km.

from $73.26

Bus, Plane (Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport)

5 h 13 min

387 km.

from $167.39

Bus via Lafayette

8 h 31 min

388 km.

from $81.41

Bus, Plane (Fly to Midway International Airport)

4 h 51 min

387 km.

from $254.35

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:

aa.com/

Plane from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago

Ave. Duration:

1h 30m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$152.86–$636.93

Delta

Website:

delta.com/

Plane from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago

Ave. Duration:

3h 34m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$101.91–$280.25

Plane from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Midway

Ave. Duration:

3h 8m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$127.39–$343.94

United Airlines

Website:

united.com/

Plane from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago

Ave. Duration:

1h 34m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$152.86–$585.98

Southwest Airlines

Website:

southwest.com/

Plane from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Midway

Ave. Duration:

1h 19m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$101.91–$267.51

Bus operators

Flixbus USA

Phone:

+1 (855) 626-8585

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Columbus to Lafayette

Ave. Duration:

4h 55m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$24.20–$89.17

Barons Bus

Phone:

+1 888-378-3823

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

baronsbus.com/

Bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Michigan

Ave. Duration:

6h 40m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$33.12–$82.80

Bus from Van Wert to Gary,

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$20.38–$62.42

Amtrak Thruway

Phone:

+1 800-872-7245

Website:

amtrak.com/home.html

Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary,

Ave. Duration:

1h 45m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$19.11–$70.06

GoBus

Phone:

+1 888 954 6287

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

ridegobus.com/

Bus from Columbus - Downtown to Van

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$14.01–$19.11

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:

$4.84–$10.83

Train from Museum Campus/11th Street Sation to Dune

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$4.84–$10.83

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

The cheapest way to get from Columbus to Chesterton is to drive which costs $54.35 - $86.96 and takes 5h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Columbus to Chesterton is to fly and train which takes 4h 51m and costs $92.39 - $402.17 .

How far is it from Columbus to Chesterton?

The distance between Columbus and Chesterton is 531 km. The road distance is 535.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Columbus to Chesterton without a car is to bus which takes 8h 31m and costs $65.22 - $119.57 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 31m to get from Columbus to Chesterton, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Columbus to Chesterton?

The best way to get from Columbus to Chesterton is to bus which takes 8h 31m and costs $65.22 - $119.57 . There are no good options to train or fly between Columbus to Chesterton.

What is the time difference between Columbus and Chesterton?

Chesterton is 1h behind Columbus. It is currently 02:53 in Columbus and 01:53 in Chesterton.

Can I drive from Columbus to Chesterton?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbus to Chesterton is 535 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Columbus to Chesterton.

Where can I stay near Chesterton?

There are 111+ hotels available in Chesterton. Prices start at $40.46 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.

Seven ways to Travel from Columbus to Chesterton

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Delta

United Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Bus operators

Flixbus USA

Barons Bus

Amtrak Thruway

GoBus

Train operators

South Shore Line

Questions and Answers

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

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

How far is it from Columbus to Chesterton?

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Columbus to Chesterton?

What is the time difference between Columbus and Chesterton?

Can I drive from Columbus to Chesterton?

Where can I stay near Chesterton?