Where is Hobart, Indiana, USA?

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Where is Hobart Located? - Hobart is a city located in the Lake County of Indiana, United States. Hobart lies between 38.2009 Degrees North latitudes and 84.8733 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Hobart, Indiana

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Where is Hobart?: The Google Map showing the location of Hobart in the U.S. state of Indiana.

Where is Hobart Located?

Hobart is a city located in the Lake County of Indiana, United States. Hobart lies between 38.2009 Degrees North latitudes and 84.8733 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Hobart city is 29752 people and the city has a total area of 26.22 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Hobart, Indiana Quick Facts

Property Information
CityHobart
CountyLake County
StateIndiana
State CapitalIndianapolis
US RegionMidwestern United States
Latitude41.5323° N
Longitude87.2550° W
Elevation614 ft (187 m)
Land Area8.87 sq mi
Water Area0.68 sq mi
Total Area9.55 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)37,444 (2020 Census)
Population Density (per sq mi)4,220
ZIP Code46342
Area Code219
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST, UTC−6)
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code18-34102
Congressional DistrictIndiana's 1st Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Hobart, Indiana

Category Information
Airport NameGary/Chicago International Airport; Chicago Midway International Airport (major airport)
IATA CodeGYY (Gary/Chicago International Airport)
PortPort of Indiana-Burns Harbor
Major HighwaysInterstate 65, U.S. Route 6, Indiana State Road 51, Indiana State Road 130
Train/Rail ServiceSouth Shore Line access nearby; freight rail service available
Local Transit ServiceNorthwest Indiana Regional Bus Authority (RBA)
  • Interstate 65 provides direct connections between Hobart, Chicago, Indianapolis, and other major Midwest cities.
  • U.S. Route 6 and Indiana State Roads 51 and 130 provide important local and regional transportation routes.
  • The South Shore Line commuter rail system provides access to Chicago from nearby stations in Northwest Indiana.
  • Gary/Chicago International Airport and Chicago Midway International Airport provide regional and national air connections.

Top Places to Visit in Hobart, Indiana

Landmark Name Type
Lake GeorgeLake Recreation Area
Deep River WaterparkWater Park
Festival ParkCommunity Park
Hobart Nature DistrictNature Area
County Line OrchardAgricultural Attraction
Deep River County ParkCounty Park
Hobart Historical Society MuseumHistory Museum
Lakefront ParkPublic Park
St. Sava Serbian Orthodox MonasteryCultural Landmark
Indian Ridge Golf CourseGolf Course

Driving Distances from Hobart, Indiana to Nearby Cities

City State Distance (mi) Approx. Drive Time
GaryIndiana815 min
PortageIndiana1015 min
MerrillvilleIndiana915 min
ValparaisoIndiana2030 min
East ChicagoIndiana1320 min
Crown PointIndiana1625 min
Michigan CityIndiana3945 min
ChicagoIllinois3545 min
South BendIndiana701 hr 15 min
IndianapolisIndiana1652 hr 30 min

Colleges and Universities near Hobart, Indiana

Institution Name Type Level Notable For
Ivy Tech Community College – Lake County CampusPublicCommunity CollegeWorkforce training, technology, healthcare, and transfer programs
Purdue University NorthwestPublicUniversityEngineering, business, nursing, technology, and research
Indiana University NorthwestPublicUniversityBusiness, education, healthcare, and liberal arts
Valparaiso UniversityPrivateUniversityEngineering, law, business, nursing, and liberal arts
Hobart School CityPublicK–12 DistrictPrimary and secondary public education

Waterbodies in Hobart, Indiana

Lake George, Deep River, Little Calumet River, Lake Michigan, Robinson Lake, Turkey Creek, Cedar Lake, Deep River Reservoir.

Golf Courses in Hobart, Indiana

Indian Ridge Country Club, Turkey Creek Golf Course, Briar Leaf Golf Club, South Shore Golf Course, The Course at Aberdeen.

Hobart, Indiana — Key Historical Facts

  • Hobart was founded in the mid-nineteenth century and was named after George Hobart, an early landowner and community leader.
  • The arrival of railroads in the late nineteenth century helped Hobart grow as a transportation and commercial center in Lake County.
  • The city developed around agriculture, manufacturing, and nearby industrial activity in Northwest Indiana.
  • Lake George and the Deep River area became important recreational and community gathering locations as the city expanded.
  • Today, Hobart is known for its historic downtown, lakefront recreation, parks, community festivals, and convenient location within the Chicago metropolitan region.

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