Arlington Heights to Indiana Dunes: Road Trip Guide & Distance

56.4 miles 90.8 km · straight line
73.3 miles estimated 118 km · driving distance
1h 29min estimated drive time
$7 - $9 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
122° ESE bearing direction

How far is Arlington Heights from Indiana Dunes?

The distance from Arlington Heights to Indiana Dunes is 56.4 miles (90.8 km) as the crow flies. Indiana Dunes is located ESE of Arlington Heights. By car, the driving distance is approximately 73.3 miles, taking about 1h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United States — Arlington Heights in Illinois and Indiana Dunes in Indiana.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Arlington Heights and Indiana Dunes. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Arlington Heights to Indiana Dunes

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 29min $7 - $9 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 47min $6–$11* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Arlington Heights & Indiana Dunes

Quick Facts

Arlington Heights
42.09°N, 87.98°W
America/Chicago
214m elevation
Indiana Dunes
41.65°N, 87.05°W
America/New_York
60m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 19 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 441.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients