Just 50 miles east of Chicago across the state line in Indiana, the Indiana Dunes offer 15 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline with dramatic sand dunes up to 200 feet high, diverse ecosystems, and excellent beaches accessible from Illinois by South Shore commuter rail.
Good to know
- Hours
- Daily dawn to dusk
- Best for
- beaches, hiking, nature, day trips
Location
1215 N Indiana 49, Porter, IN 46304
41.6353, -87.0536 View on map
Tips for visiting
- Take the South Shore Line from Millennium Station in Chicago directly to the dunes. Bring cash for parking if driving.