Why visit New Chicago
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 12 parks and trails and 8 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Hobart Carnegie Library and Hobart Commercial District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 18°F, and about 40 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in New Chicago
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About New Chicago
New Chicago is a town in Hobart Township, Lake County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,999 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article New Chicago, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks4
Hobart Carnegie Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Carnegie library in Hobart, Indiana
Hobart Commercial District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic district in Indiana, United States
Hobart station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Disused train station in Hobart, Indiana
Miller Town Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic civic building in Indiana, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds12
Restaurants and cafes8
Tokyo 8
Restaurant · Bubble Tea, Curry, Japanese, Ramen, Sushi · 1.5 mi
7800 East 37th Avenue, Hobart
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
George's Gyros Spot #2
Restaurant · Fast Food · 0.6 mi
1201 West 37th Avenue, Hobart
Mo-Sa 10:30-21:00
Phillys Steak & Lemonade
Restaurant · American, Burger, Chicken, Greek, Hotdog, Italian, Polish · 1.5 mi
Churches and places of worship11
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First Unitarian Church of Hobart
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Church building in Indiana, United States of America
History
New Chicago was platted in 1893. A post office was opened at New Chicago in 1907, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1917.
From the History section of New Chicago, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries47
Map of New Chicago
86 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 18°F | 2.2 in | 16.0 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 21°F | 2.0 in | 9.7 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 30°F | 2.3 in | 6.0 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 40°F | 3.5 in | 0.6 in |
| May | 68°F | 50°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 60°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 64°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 63°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 56°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 45°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 34°F | 2.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 24°F | 2.3 in | 7.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Indiana Dunes Nl (11 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
Lake County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-08-25: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2026-08-15: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2023-04-15: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Lake Station 2 mi northeast, about 3 min by car
- Hobart 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Gary 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Portage 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Ross 6 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Merrillville 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Ogden Dunes 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- South Haven 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Griffith 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Salt Creek Commons 8 mi southeast, about 12 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
- Miller Town Hall close, Visviva, Public domain
- First Unitarian Church, Hobart Indiana P7220039, Chris Light ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Main Street in downtown Hobart, Indiana, Dennisyerger84, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hobart Public Library (Indiana), Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pennsylvania RR Station P7220012 Hobart Indiana, Chris Light ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
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