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3About New Chicago, IN
New Chicago is a small Lake County city of 2,200 people, positioned 15 miles southeast of downtown Chicago along Lake Michigan's shore. US Highway 12 runs east-west through town, connecting to Gary and the Indiana Dunes, while I-94 provides quick Chicago access. Popular routes include short trips to Gary for services and longer commutes into Chicago via the interstate. The city sits within the Grand Calumet River watershed, where ongoing wetlands restoration creates surprising prairie landscapes.
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New Chicago, IN is in United States, at 41.559, -87.272 - about 21 km south-west of Porter, IN.
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What is the closest airport to New Chicago, IN?
The closest airport to New Chicago, IN is Gary/Chicago International Airport, 17 km (about 20 min by car). Other airports nearby: Michigan City Municipal Airport, Chicago Midway International Airport.