Chattanooga to Indiana Dunes: Road Trip Guide & Distance

466.2 miles 750.2 km · straight line
559.4 miles estimated 900.2 km · driving distance
11h 15min estimated drive time
$54 - $66 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
349° N bearing direction

How far is Chattanooga from Indiana Dunes?

The distance from Chattanooga to Indiana Dunes is 466.2 miles (750.2 km) as the crow flies. Indiana Dunes is located N of Chattanooga. By car, the driving distance is approximately 559.4 miles, taking about 11h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Chattanooga in Tennessee and Indiana Dunes in Indiana.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga to Indiana Dunes

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 15min $54 - $66 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 30min $45–$84* Budget
Train ~10h 41min $67–$196* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chattanooga & Indiana Dunes

Quick Facts

Chattanooga
35.05°N, 85.31°W
America/New_York
206m 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 155 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients