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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Lockport travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lockport

With a population of 24,839, Lockport is a must-see destination in Illinois, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lockport has to offer.

Where to Eat in Lockport

If you’re looking for affordable options, Public Landing (200 W 8th St) and Oasis Mexican Kitchen & Bar (1250 E 9th St) are great picks.

When to visit Lockport

Lockport in January
Estimated hotel price
$83
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lockport in January
Estimated hotel price
$83
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lockport in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.7″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Lockport, with an average rainfall of 1.8″.

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How to Get to Lockport

Plane

Although Lockport doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chicago All airports (CHI), which is located 30 miles from Lockport. Chicago All airports is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, Lufthansa, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lockport departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 03m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lockport. The train journey from Lockport to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bloomington, expect to pay about $13 for a 2h 19m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lockport is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 30 miles from Lockport. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lockport, including Amtrak, Greyhound and Bus. From Champaign, the bus ride to Lockport takes 135 miles and will cost you around $250. From Monona, the ticket costs about $86 for a journey of 210 miles.

Plane

Although Lockport doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chicago All airports (CHI), which is located 30 miles from Lockport. Chicago All airports is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, Lufthansa, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lockport departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 03m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lockport. The train journey from Lockport to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bloomington, expect to pay about $13 for a 2h 19m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lockport is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 30 miles from Lockport. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lockport, including Amtrak, Greyhound and Bus. From Champaign, the bus ride to Lockport takes 135 miles and will cost you around $250. From Monona, the ticket costs about $86 for a journey of 210 miles.

Airports near Lockport

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Lockport

Lufthansa
Good (7,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,852 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,937 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,221 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,264 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,984 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,921 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,077 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (7,966 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,321 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,418 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,466 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lockport

Most booked hotels in Lockport

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Holiday Inn & Suites Joliet Southwest
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 287 reviews)
$154+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Romeoville, IL
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 667 reviews)
$108+
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Harrah's Joliet Casino Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, 350 reviews)
$216+
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Hollywood Casino Joliet
3 stars
Good (7, 393 reviews)
$112+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Joliet I-55 N/Chicago
2 stars
Good (6.2, 520 reviews)
$76+
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Red Roof Inn Chicago - Joliet
2 stars
Good (6, 905 reviews)
$59+
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Renting a car in Lockport

Renting a car in Lockport costs $63 per day, on average, or $190 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 16% more expensive than at Chicago O'Hare Intl.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Lockport (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Lockport is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Lockport costs $63 per day, on average, or $190 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 16% more expensive than at Chicago O'Hare Intl.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Lockport (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Lockport is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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