National parks near DeKalb County, Illinois
The closest national park to DeKalb County, Illinois is Indiana Dunes National Park — about 86.2 mi (139 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 29 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Indiana Dunes National Park.
Indiana Dunes National Park
Gateway Arch National Park
Point Pelee National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Bruce Peninsula National Park
Best time to visit Indiana Dunes National Park. Getting to Indiana Dunes National Park. Camping at Indiana Dunes National Park. Timed entry and tours at Indiana Dunes National Park.
National parks near DeKalb County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 86.2 mi (139 km) | 2 hr 29 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 241 mi (387 km) | 6 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 319 mi (513 km) | 7 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 355 mi (572 km) | 8 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 373 mi (601 km) | 9 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 422 mi (680 km) | 10 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 427 mi (687 km) | 10 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 459 mi (738 km) | 11 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 484 mi (779 km) | 11 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 489 mi (787 km) | 12 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in DeKalb County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to DeKalb County?
Indiana Dunes National Park, about 86.2 mi (139 km) away and roughly 2 hr 29 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from DeKalb County in a day?
Indiana Dunes National Park — all within about three hours' drive.