Northwest Indiana’s very own candy factory boasts the world’s best gummies! Tour the factory and experience your favorites being made, see the world’s tallest chocolate waterfall and sample some of the best candies around!…more
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Transportation
Whether by train, plane, bus, or car traveling to and around the South Shore can be done with ease. Situated along what many call the crossroads of America, there are numerous interstates that make traveling by car quick and easy for your attendees.
For those traveling by plane, Indiana's South Shore is located only 45 minutes to an hour from Chicago's major airports. Our convention services team can help arrange bus transportation from both O'Hare and Midway airports. If you prefer flying in to a smaller airport, Allegiant Air offers nonstop service and affordable fares to the Gary/Chicago International Airport. Once you get here, there are also numerous car rental and cab companies in the area to get you to where you need to go.
For those looking to head into the city to take in some sight seeing or shopping, the South Shore Train is an easy and economical choice that will take you right to the "Magnificent Mile" and countless attractions.
For more information or transportation assistance, call our convention services team at 219-554-2176 or check out the listings below.
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Gary/Chicago Airport
- 6001 W. Industrial Highway
- Gary, IN 46406
- Region: Gary
- Phone: (219) 949-9722
- Website
Chicago's third airport is only strategically located within 25 miles and 35 minutes from downtown Chicago. Easy access by highway and commuter rail. Gary/Chicago International Airport offers … More
Midway International Airport
- 5700 South Cicero
- Chicago, IL 60661
- Region: Chicago, IL
- Phone: (773) 838-0600
- Website
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is located just ten miles (16 kilometers) from downtown Chicago. One of the fastest growing airports in the continent, Chicago Midway Airport serves over 17 million … More
South Shore Train
- 33 E. US Highway 12
- Chesterton, IN 46304
- Region: Chesterton
- Phone: (219) 926-5744
- Website
The South Shore train travels from South Bend to Millennium Station in Chicago with 20 stations along the way. Local stations include in Hammond, Gary and East Chicago. Parking is free at most … More
Getting from one point to another at any airport can be challenging, especially for travelers with disabilities. At O'Hare, we recognize these needs and are working to make passage through our … More
Deluxe motorcoaches featuring Wi-Fi, satellite, DVD. Various sizes in equipment from 54 passenger to 1 passenger. Handicapped accessible equipment available. "Anything else is just a bus ride." … More
Need a Ride? We'll help you with your transportation needs. Always-new seven passenger vans. Casinos, airports and all local transportation. … More
All Around Town Taxi
- 4830 W. 45th Ave.
- Gary, IN 46408
- Region: Gary
- Phone: (219) 972-0000
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American Limousine
- P.O. Box 1723
- Valparaiso, IN 46384-1732
- Region: Valparaiso
- Phone: (800) 729-1623
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What began as a local newspaper’s effort to tell the compelling stories of Northwest Indiana men and women who sacrificed during the Civil War has evolved into a large-scale historical preservation effort. The joint partnership of the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority and the Calumet Region Civil War Preservation Project seeks to carry forward on hundreds of hours of community service that already have taken place. …more
Conveniently located between Chicago and Indianapolis, Fair Oaks Farms offers a fun family playground that everyone will enjoy! From the Dairy Adventure and Birthday Barn, to the Cheese Factory and Mooville, Fair Oaks Farms will keep the family entertained, and well-fed, for a full day of education and fun!…more
When a guest visits a hotel, restaurant, bank, or gas station, they rarely meet the manager or owner of the establishment. It's up to the front-line employee to make the customer's visit enjoyable.The R.O.S.E. Awards were created to recognize these "directors of first impression" who consistently work hard to make our lives easier. Guests & managers are able to nominate an employee who consistently "goes the extra mile."…more
Heavy industry carried the South Shore economy for decades. Now, the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority tells a story about a community: it’s been built by steel but changing from tourism. Northwest Indiana’s appeal is its devotion to ensure new & already existing businesses succeed. Area leaders have teamed together to revitalize the mill towns and make Northwest Indiana the place people want to live & work. …more
Experience the journey of the Passion of Christ as never before in this interactive trail featuring 40 life-sized bronze statues. Experience the various Stations of the Cross with audio descriptions as you walk the winding pathway.…more
With five different casinos, Northwest Indiana offers much excitement and action along the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan! With decadent restaurants, world class entertainment and floors (and floors) of slots and table games, your night is just getting started when you test your luck at one of our casinos.…more
Pierogi Fest, the pride of Whiting, is an opportunity for the residents to celebrate their heritage while poking a little fun at themselves at the same time. The one of a kind parade and festival have received countrywide recognition having been featured on the Food Network and the Travel Channel.…more
This holiday season, The Indiana Welcome Center in Hammond will feature 6 animated displays featuring scenes from "A Christmas Story". The displays include: Higbee’s Department Store Window, Flick’s Tongue and the Triple Dog Dare, It’s a Major Award, Santa’s Mountain at Higbee’s, the Bumpus Hounds, and the Parker Living Room. The displays were first showcased in 2003 in the windows of the Herald Square Macy’s in New York City. …more
