National parks near DuPage County, Illinois
The closest national park to DuPage County, Illinois is Indiana Dunes National Park — about 52 mi (83.6 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 41 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 DuPage County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 52 mi (83.6 km) | 1 hr 41 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 250 mi (402 km) | 6 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 285 mi (458 km) | 7 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 339 mi (545 km) | 8 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 339 mi (546 km) | 8 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 398 mi (640 km) | 9 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 432 mi (696 km) | 10 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 452 mi (728 km) | 11 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 455 mi (732 km) | 11 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 461 mi (742 km) | 11 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in DuPage County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to DuPage County?
Indiana Dunes National Park, about 52 mi (83.6 km) away and roughly 1 hr 41 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from DuPage County in a day?
Indiana Dunes National Park — all within about three hours' drive.