Chicago to Indiana Dunes: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Chicago from Indiana Dunes?

The distance from Chicago to Indiana Dunes is 33.6 miles (54 km) as the crow flies. Indiana Dunes is located ESE of Chicago. By car, the driving distance is approximately 50.2 miles, taking about 1h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 34min. Both are located in United States — Chicago 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 Chicago and Indiana Dunes. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.