Discover the Wonders of Cave-In-Rock State Park

Getting There

• Car

  From Illinois Beach State Park, get onto IL-137 W from N Lake St. Follow IL-137 W for approximately 3 miles until you reach I-94 W. Merge onto I-94 W and continue for about 30 miles. Take exit 1A to merge onto I-57 S toward Memphis. After about 40 miles, take exit 1B to merge onto I-24 W toward Paducah. Continue on I-24 W for about 45 miles and then take exit 27 for US-45 S. Follow US-45 S for around 15 miles until you reach the junction with IL-1 S. Turn left onto IL-1 S and continue for about 13 miles until you see signs for Cave-In-Rock State Park. Turn right onto IL-1 S and follow the signs to the park entrance at 1 New State Park Rd, Cave-In-Rock, IL 62919.

• Public Transportation

  From Illinois Beach State Park, you will need to take a bus to a major transit hub. Start by taking a local bus or taxi to the nearest train station (such as Zion Metra Station). From there, take the Metra train to Chicago Union Station. Once in Chicago, transfer to a Greyhound bus or Amtrak train that heads towards southern Illinois. Make sure to check the schedules as they may vary. Get off at the closest stop to Cave-In-Rock, which is near Harrisburg, IL. From Harrisburg, you will need to arrange for a taxi or rideshare service to cover the remaining distance to Cave-In-Rock State Park (approximately 30 miles). Be aware that public transportation may take significantly longer than traveling by car and will involve multiple transfers.