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Valparaiso, Indiana

Valparaiso, colloquially Valpo, is a city in and the county seat of Porter County, Indiana, United States. The population was 34,151 at the 2020 census.

Type CityPopulation 34,151

Why go

  • City in Indiana, United States.
  • Served by Porter County Municipal Airport (VPZ).

History

Valparaiso, colloquially Valpo, is a city in and the county seat of Porter County, Indiana, United States. The population was 34,151 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Chicago metropolitan area.

Airports

Porter County Municipal Airport (VPZ) 2.9 mi to the centre
Valparaiso, IN, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC) 20 mi to the centre
Michigan City, IN, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY) 21 mi to the centre
Gary, IN, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
La Porte Municipal Airport (LPO) 18 mi to the centre
La Porte, IN, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Starke County Airport 23 mi to the centre
Knox, IN, US
Outdoor
Wyckoff Airstrip 5.8 mi to the centre
Valparaiso, IN, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Valparaiso, Indiana
Valparaiso, Indiana
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Porter County Municipal Airport (VPZ); 16 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Valparaiso, Indiana. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Valparaiso Transit
Bus · Gary, Indiana · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

Amtrak
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Greyhound
Intercity coach
Jefferson Lines
Intercity coach
MegaBus
Intercity coach
Trailways
Intercity coach