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Lake Station

Indiana, United States · North America

About Lake Station

Lake Station sits on the route: 10 minutes from Hobart, 47km from Route 66 - Chicago Start.

Lake Station is a town located in Indiana, United States. With a population of 12,054, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Lake Station sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Chicago time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Lake Station to your route.

About Lake Station

Thomas A. Edison Junior-Senior High School is a seven-year (6–12) public junior and senior high school of the Lake Station Community Schools in Lake Station, Indiana. The school serves most of Lake Station.

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Lake Station offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Lake Station located?

Lake Station is located in Indiana, United States, North America. The coordinates are 41.5750 latitude, -87.2389 longitude.

What is the population of Lake Station?

Lake Station has a population of approximately 12,054 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
12,054
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Indiana
Timezone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.5750, -87.2389

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Lake Station

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Field Museum of Natural History

Home to Sue, the largest and most complete T. rex ever found, along with extensive anthropological and geological collections.

45 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Shedd Aquarium

Iconic Chicago aquarium on the Lake Michigan waterfront housing over 32,000 animals from around the world.

45 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Willis Tower (Sears Tower)

Iconic 110-storey Chicago skyscraper with a glass-floored Skydeck, once the tallest building in the world.

47 km · about 55 min drive

historic highway

Route 66 - Chicago Start

The 'Begin Route 66' sign on Adams Street at Michigan Avenue marks the start of the 2,448-mile Mother Road to Santa Monica: the classic photo stop before heading west.

47 km · about 55 min drive

museum

Art Institute of Chicago

One of the oldest and largest art museums in the US, renowned for its Impressionist collection and Grant Wood's American Gothic.

47 km · about 55 min drive

cafe

Lou Mitchell's

Serving double-yolk eggs and free Milk Duds since 1923, this Chicago diner beside the start of Route 66 is the traditional first breakfast of the Mother Road journey.

47 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Lake Station

  • 47 kmRoute 66 - Chicago StartThe 'Begin Route 66' sign on Adams Street at Michigan Avenue marks the start of the 2,448-mile Mother Road to Santa Monica: the classic photo stop before heading west.

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