Chicago metro, IL relocation guide
Moving to Lockport, IL
$399,450Median listing price
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About Lockport
A historic Will County city (about 26,100 residents in 2020) on the Illinois & Michigan Canal, with a genuinely preserved 19th-century limestone downtown along State Street. Housing mixes historic homes near the canal, mid-century neighborhoods, and large newer subdivisions on the east side (Homer Glen border).
Home prices in Lockport
The median listing price in Lockport is $399,450.
Top places in Lockport
- Illinois & Michigan Canal locks and Lockport Prairie
- Gaylord Building (National Park Service)
- Lincoln Landing
- Dellwood Park
- Gladys Fox Museum
- Downtown Lockport (State Street)
- Lockport Metra station
Commuting from Lockport
- Heritage Corridor Metra station in Lockport, with weekday rush-hour service to Chicago Union Station (roughly 55–65 minutes). Driving to downtown Chicago is about 30 miles via I-355; allow roughly 45–55 minutes depending on traffic.
Lockport FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Lockport, IL?
The median listing price in Lockport is $399,450. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Lockport, IL?
Heritage Corridor Metra station in Lockport, with weekday rush-hour service to Chicago Union Station (roughly 55–65 minutes). Driving to downtown Chicago is about 30 miles via I-355; allow roughly 45–55 minutes depending on traffic.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.