How to get from Naperville to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore by bus and train?

From Naperville to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore by bus and train

To get from Naperville to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Naperville station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 7 bus and finally take the SSL train from Van Buren St. station to Dune Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $17.50.

208min$17.50
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 7
7
Train - SSLSSL
Walk to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
Leaves from Naperville

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Naperville
    790 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1252| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    74 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jackson & Clinton (East)
    ID 14484
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South)
    ID 73
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Van Buren St.
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Carroll Ave. (Michigan City)
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dune Park
    59 min
  • 10
    Walk to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
    Walk to
    Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
    1.96 mi • 40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Naperville to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore by bus and train via BNSF, 1 and SSL

To get from Naperville to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Naperville station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 bus and finally take the SSL train from Van Buren St. station to Dune Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $17.50.

267min$17.50
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 1
1
Train - SSLSSL
Walk to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
Leaves from Naperville

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Naperville
    790 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1246| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jackson & Canal (East)
    ID 67
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Michigan & 34th Street (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South)
    ID 73
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Van Buren St.
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Carroll Ave. (Michigan City)
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dune Park
    59 min
  • 10
    Walk to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
    Walk to
    Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
    1.96 mi • 40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Naperville to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore

The distance between Naperville, Chicago and Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, Chicago is approximately 77.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 208 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Naperville to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Naperville

Naperville is located at Naperville, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Washington St & Ogden Ave.

Train stations close to Naperville:

  • Naperville

Bus stations close to Naperville:

  • Washington St & Ogden Ave
  • Washington St & 8th St
  • Washington St & 11th Ave

Public transit stations close to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, Chicago

Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is located at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Dune Park.

Train stations close to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore:

  • Dune Park

Related Routes

Alternative route from Naperville to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore by bus and train via BNSF, 1 and SSL

To get from Naperville to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Naperville station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 bus and finally take the SSL train from Van Buren St. station to Dune Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $17.50.

267min$17.50
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 1
1
Train - SSLSSL
Walk to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
Leaves from Naperville

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Naperville
    790 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1246| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jackson & Canal (East)
    ID 67
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Michigan & 34th Street (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells (South)
    ID 73
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Van Buren St.
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Carroll Ave. (Michigan City)
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dune Park
    59 min
  • 10
    Walk to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
    Walk to
    Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
    1.96 mi • 40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Naperville to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore?

    The fastest way takes 208 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line 7, Bus line SSL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Naperville to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore?

    The alternative route takes 267 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line 1, Bus line SSL.

  • Is there a direct train between Naperville and Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 28 min.

  • Which train line goes from Naperville to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore?

    The BNSF train line goes from Naperville station near Naperville in Naperville to #1252| Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till #1252| Chicago Union Station station near Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Naperville to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Naperville in Naperville and Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore in Chicago by train and bus is about 3 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Naperville to get to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore?

    Get on the BNSF train from the Naperville station near Naperville in Naperville.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Naperville and Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore?

    Get off the train at the #1252| Chicago Union Station station, which is closest to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore in Chicago.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Naperville to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore?

    The ride from Naperville to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore costs $17.50.

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