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Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore

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Getting There


By Plane
The surrounding communities are serviced by the Gary Regional Airport, South Bend Airport, and Chicago's Midway and O'Hare Airports.

By Car
Visitors can access the national lakeshore via Interstate Highway I-94, the Indiana Toll Road, I-80/90 U.S. 20, or Indiana State Hwy 12 and various state roads.

By Public Transportation
The Chicago South Shore and South Bend Railroad stops at several stations throughout the park.

Getting Around the Park
Visitors can travel through the park in personal vehicles. Bicycles are permitted on the main roads but are prohibited on all trails except Calumet Bike Trail, Long Lake Trail, Marquette Trail, and the Lake Michigan shore line from Lake Front Drive to Central Avenue Beach, on the flat portion of the beach only.



 

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