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Where to stay
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Chesterton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Chesterton

With a population of 13,068, Chesterton is a must-see destination in Indiana, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Chesterton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Chesterton

Chesterton in November
Estimated hotel price
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel
Chesterton in November
Estimated hotel price
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Chesterton in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.1″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Chesterton, with an average rainfall of 1.8″.

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How to Get to Chesterton

Plane

Although Chesterton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chicago All airports (CHI), which is located 35 miles from Chesterton. The shortest domestic flight to Chesterton departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Chesterton. The train journey from Chesterton to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Chesterton is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 34 miles from Chesterton. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chesterton, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Madison, the bus ride to Chesterton takes 180 miles and will cost you around $74. From Champaign, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 190 miles.

Plane

Although Chesterton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chicago All airports (CHI), which is located 35 miles from Chesterton. The shortest domestic flight to Chesterton departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Chesterton. The train journey from Chesterton to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Chesterton is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 34 miles from Chesterton. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chesterton, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Madison, the bus ride to Chesterton takes 180 miles and will cost you around $74. From Champaign, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 190 miles.

Airports near Chesterton

AZOKalamazoo Intl
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Chesterton

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,066 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,163 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (385 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (285 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (472 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (160 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (734 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Chesterton

Most booked hotels in Chesterton

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Spring House Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1336 reviews)
$111+
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Waterbird Lakeside Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 685 reviews)
$86+
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Hilton Garden Inn Chesterton
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 514 reviews)
$134+
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Best Western Indian Oak
2 stars
Good (7.9, 648 reviews)
$95+
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Quality Inn Chesterton near Indiana Dunes National Park I-94
2 stars
Good (7.9, 474 reviews)
$80+
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Comfort Inn and Suites Porter near Indiana Dunes
2 stars
Good (7.5, 388 reviews)
$94+
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Renting a car in Chesterton

Renting a car in Chesterton costs $67 per day, on average, or $135 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Chesterton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Chesterton is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Chesterton costs $67 per day, on average, or $135 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Chesterton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Chesterton is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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