Lockport, IL

united states

Lockport sits 30 miles southwest of Chicago along the historic Illinois and Michigan Canal route. Take I-355 for the main north-south connection, or use Route 171 through downtown and Route 7 east-west. The city serves as a gateway between Chicago and Will County's southwest communities, with easy I-55 access nearby. The massive 1838 limestone Gaylord Building still towers over downtown as a reminder of the canal boom days.