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About Burns Harbor, IN

Burns Harbor is a small lakefront city in northwest Indiana, 45 miles east of Chicago via I-94. This industrial community of 2,100 sits where major shipping routes meet Lake Michigan, centered around its deep-water port. US-12 runs along the shore connecting to Gary and Michigan City, while SR-249 links I-94 to the harbor. The city houses North America's largest steel plant, producing over 5 million tons annually.

Where is Burns Harbor, IN on the map?

Burns Harbor, IN is in United States, at 41.619, -87.126 - about 5 km west of Porter, IN.

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What is the closest airport to Burns Harbor, IN?

The closest airport to Burns Harbor, IN is Gary/Chicago International Airport, 28 km (about 28 min by car). Other airports nearby: Michigan City Municipal Airport, Chicago Midway International Airport.

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