Discover the Natural Beauty of Rock Island

Getting There

• Car

  From The Dunes, head east on US-12 E. Continue for about 7 miles until you reach the intersection with IN-49 N. Take a right onto IN-49 N and follow it for approximately 4 miles. Take the exit for US-30 W toward Valparaiso. Continue on US-30 W for about 3 miles. Turn left onto W Morthland Dr, and after about 0.5 miles, you will arrive at Rock Island, located at 2168 W Morthland Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46385. There is usually no parking fee, but make sure to check local signage for any restrictions.

• Public Transportation

  Start by taking the South Shore Line train from the Dune Park station towards Chicago. Get off at the Valparaiso station. From there, you can catch a local bus (Bus Route 26) that takes you towards Valparaiso. Get off at the stop closest to W Morthland Dr. It is about a 15-minute walk from the bus stop to Rock Island (2168 W Morthland Dr). Ensure you check the current bus schedules as they may vary, and have some change or a transit card ready as there may be a small fare for the bus.

• Rideshare

  Utilize rideshare services like Uber or Lyft. Open your rideshare app and set the destination to 2168 W Morthland Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46385. This is a convenient option if you prefer to avoid parking or public transport. The cost will depend on the distance and time of day, but expect it to be around $15-$25 from The Dunes.