Overview
Lake Station, formerly known as East Gary, is a bedroom community of Chicago in Lake County, Indiana.
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Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about 18°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: May and Jun. (climate data from nearby Indiana Dunes National Park)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- GYY Gary/Chicago International Airport, Gary — 9 mi away. Directions
- MGC Michigan City Municipal Airport, Michigan City — 24 mi away. Directions
- MDW Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago — 29 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Go next
I 80, I 90, and I 94 all split up in Lake Station. I 80 and I 90 head to South Bend, Toledo, and split near Cleveland to head, ultimately, to New York City and Boston, respectively. I 94 will take you to Detroit and to the Windsor-Quebec Corridor.
Nearby
Hobart
City / town · 3 mi away
Portage
City / town · 2 listings · 4 mi away
Gary
City / town · 17 listings · 5 mi away
Merrillville
City / town · 2 listings · 7 mi away
Indiana Dunes National Park
Park · 13 listings · 10 mi away
Porter
City / town · 1 listings · 10 mi away
Chesterton
City / town · 1 listings · 11 mi away
Schererville
City / town · 1 listings · 11 mi away
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