Indiana Dunes National Park
Lake Michigan beaches, dunes, woods, prairie, wetlands, and a large trail network make Indiana Dunes Chicago's clearest nearby national-park day.
- Best for
- Beach + dunes + habitats
- Shore
- 15 miles of coast
- Trails
- 50+ miles
- Habitats
- Dunes + woods + wetlands
Location
1215 North State Road 49, Porter, IN 46304
Porter, Indiana · about 50 miles southeast of Chicago · Directions
Indiana Dunes National Park combines Lake Michigan beaches with dunes, woods, prairie, and wetlands across a dispersed park.
The park is outside Chicago in northwest Indiana. Entry fees apply, and beach safety, water quality, parking, trail conditions, and lifeguard coverage require current checks.