Lockport, Illinois
Lockport is a city of 26,409 people in Will County, Illinois, founded in 1853.
Why visit Lockport
Townapedia lists 31 museums and landmarks, 43 parks and trails, 33 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Ninth Street Seven Arch Stone Bridge, High Road Bridge, Joliet Central High School and Lockport Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 16°F, and about 33 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Lockport
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lockport
Lockport is a city in Will County, Illinois, United States, located 30 miles southwest of Chicago. Per the 2020 census, the population was 26,094. The city was incorporated in 1853. It is situated along the Illinois and Michigan (I&M) Canal, and was the headquarters of the canal when the canal was operating.
From the Wikipedia article Lockport, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Ninth Street Seven Arch Stone Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks31
Joliet Central High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.0 mi
Public school in Joliet, Illinois
201 E Jefferson St, Joliet
Lockport Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic district in Illinois, United States
Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Canal in Illinois, United States of America
Fitzpatrick House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Illinois and Michigan Canal
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Canal
John Heck House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Joliet Iron and Steel Works
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Former iron & steel mill in Joliet, Illinois
Joliet YMCA
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Building in Illinois, United States
Lockport Lock, Dam and Power House Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Lockport Powerhouse
Monument and historic site · 2.8 mi
The powerhouse contains three 30" diameter 300-rpm 350-kilowatt D.C. vertical turbine and generator units. They are run by water...
2400 South Powerhouse Drive, Lockport
Louis Joliet Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.0 mi
Hotel in Illinois, United States of America
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Robert Milne House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
19 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds43
31 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes33
Embers Tap House
Restaurant · Burger · 1.3 mi
EMBERS TAP HOUSE IS A PURVEYOR OF CRAFT BEER AND FINE DINING FROM THE ESTEEMED CHEF MIke Hernandez.
933 State Street, Lockport
11:00-01:00
Mamma Onesta's Italian Restaurant
Restaurant · Italian · 1.4 mi
Traditional Italian fare served in a charming European-style setting with outdoor seating.
1100 South State Street, Lockport
16:00-21:00
Morgan's of Lockport
Bar and pub · 1.7 mi
14929 Archer Avenue, Lockport
Mo-Su 11:00-01:00
21 more on the map.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship13
Vivekananda Vedanta Society of Chicago
Place of worship · 2.8 mi
14630 Lemont Road, Lockport
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries56
Healthcare2
Map of Lockport
198 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 16°F | 2.2 in | 10.6 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 20°F | 2.0 in | 8.7 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 30°F | 2.7 in | 4.2 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 40°F | 4.1 in | 0.9 in |
| May | 72°F | 50°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 60°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 63°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 55°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 44°F | 3.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 32°F | 2.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 22°F | 2.1 in | 7.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Romeoville Wfo (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Will County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-09-20: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Floodng (Flood)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-11-26: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Tornado)
- 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-03-17: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lewis University Airport (LOT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Homer Glen 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Crest Hill 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Lemont 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Joliet 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Bolingbrook 8 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Frankfort 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Darien 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Burr Ridge 12 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
- Naperville 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
- Downers Grove 14 mi north, about 23 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Lockportdowntown838382, Jakesoky, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lockport Police Vehicle MP 19 302 02, Illinois_Roadbuff (Rogue Jr), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lockport Police Vehicle MP 19 302 01, Illinois_Roadbuff (Rogue Jr), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Walmart (Lockport, Illinois) 1, Retail Thriller, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Panda Express (Lockport, Illinois) 1, Retail Thriller, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lockport Township Fire Engine E1, Illinois_Roadbuff (Rogue Jr), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lockport Township building 2026-06-03, User:Visviva, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lockport, IL, USA - panoramio (4), Alex Hughes, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lockport, IL, USA - panoramio, Alex Hughes, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lockport Historic District, Illinois State Museum, Canoe Communications, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gaylord Building, Lockport IL, JoeBalynas, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Symerton station house in Lockport, IL, AlphaBeta135, CC BY 4.0
- Lockport, IL, USA - panoramio (1), Alex Hughes, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Joliet Township High School 1, QuartierLatin1968, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Post Office 1903, publichall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Joliet ironworks ruins, Mendaliv, CC BY-SA 3.0
- RGeorgeBarn, Teemu08 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SR Locktender house AuSable Aqueduct, Chris Light ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Joliet Y 1927, publichall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- JohnHeckHouse, Teemu08 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- FitzpatrickHouseLewis, Teemu08 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MilneHouse, Teemu08 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Louis Joliet Hotel 1926 - Copy, publichall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WillCoHS, Teemu08 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GaylordBuildingToday DSCN5884, User:Lar, CC BY 2.5
- Slovenian Women's Union (49571798232), Joseph Gage, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Twilight- A Reindeer Story, SantaClaus2019, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Unknown Marked Illinois State Police Troop 3 Vehicle 03, Illinois_Roadbuff (Rogue Jr), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Malvastrum hispidum, Ryan Sorrells, CC BY 4.0
- Illinois State Police Unmarked 3-58 Vehicle, Illinois_Roadbuff (Rogue Jr), CC BY-SA 4.0
- William Gooding House (3678149237), Cornell University Library, No restrictions
- 823-825 State St. (5998734659), Teemu008 from Palatine, Illinois, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Illinois and Michigan Canal (5978670984), Teemu008 from Palatine, Illinois, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Illinois State Police Marked 3-346 Vehicle, Illinois_Roadbuff (Rogue Jr), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Police Vehicle M 247739, Illinois_Roadbuff (Rogue Jr), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Illinois State Police 3-225 Vehicle, Illinois_Roadbuff (Rogue Jr), CC BY-SA 4.0
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