National parks near Kankakee County, Illinois
The closest national park to Kankakee County, Illinois is Indiana Dunes National Park — about 52.4 mi (84.3 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
New River Gorge 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 Kankakee County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 52.4 mi (84.3 km) | 1 hr 41 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 214 mi (344 km) | 5 hr 30 min | Best as a weekend |
| Point Pelee National Park | 282 mi (453 km) | 7 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 289 mi (465 km) | 7 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 328 mi (528 km) | 8 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 419 mi (674 km) | 10 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 422 mi (679 km) | 10 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 448 mi (721 km) | 11 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 479 mi (770 km) | 11 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 479 mi (771 km) | 11 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Kankakee County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Kankakee County?
Indiana Dunes National Park, about 52.4 mi (84.3 km) away and roughly 1 hr 41 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Kankakee County in a day?
Indiana Dunes National Park — all within about three hours' drive.