| the relaxed rooms offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and microwaves, plus minifridges, air-conditioning, and balconies with lake views. parking is complimentary. an upgraded room adds a whirlpool tub. at the intersection of indiana state road 49 and i-94, and backing up to chubb lake, this casual lakeside hotel is 4 miles from ancient cowles bog, a wetland in the indiana dunes national lakeshore at lake michigan. coin-operated laundry facilities are available. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
O'Hare International Airport 1 hr 15
Indiana Dunes National Park (8 min)
Park with hotels & eateries, plus 15 miles of shoreline for swimming, hiking, bird-watching & more. Washington Park Beach (22 min)
Beach area on Lake Michigan features surfing, swimming & boating, plus a small zoo & lighthouse. Portage Lakefront & Riverwalk (15 min)
57-acre lakefront park featuring a beach & walking trail, plus a seasonal pavilion & concessions. Indiana Dunes State Park (7 min)
Dune-lined park for hiking, swimming, fishing, cross-country skiing, birding & more, plus campsites. Washington Park Zoo (20 min)
A 15-acre zoo featuring tigers & other animals plus an observation tower overlooking Lake Michigan. Indiana Dunes National Park Chellberg Farm (9 min) Mount Baldy (17 min)
Park and lake Indiana Dunes Visitor Center (7 min) Old Lighthouse Museum (21 min)
Quaint 19th-century lighthouse with a seasonal museum offering exhibits on maritime history. Indiana Dunes National Park Cowles Bog Trail (9 min) Kemil Beach (13 min) Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve (8 min) Porter Beach (11 min)
Lake Michigan beach park by Indiana Dunes with car/bike parking & bathrooms, but no lifeguards. Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa (22 min)
Casino complex offering contemporary rooms, casual dining & multiple nightclubs, plus a spa & pool. The 3 Dune Challenge (13 min) | 
