Highland Park to Indiana Dunes: Road Trip Guide & Distance

53 miles 85.3 km · straight line
68.9 miles estimated 110.9 km · driving distance
1h 23min estimated drive time
$7 - $8 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
133° SE bearing direction

How far is Highland Park from Indiana Dunes?

The distance from Highland Park to Indiana Dunes is 53 miles (85.3 km) as the crow flies. Indiana Dunes is located SE of Highland Park. By car, the driving distance is approximately 68.9 miles, taking about 1h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Both are located in United States — Highland Park 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 Highland Park 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 Highland Park to Indiana Dunes

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 23min $7 - $8 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 40min $6–$10* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Highland Park & Indiana Dunes

Quick Facts

Highland Park
42.18°N, 87.80°W
America/Chicago
212m 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 18 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 469.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients