Michigan City, Indiana

Michigan City, Indiana
Michigan City East Light
Flag of Michigan City, Indiana
Official seal of Michigan City, Indiana
Location of Michigan City in LaPorte County, Indiana.
Location of Michigan City in LaPorte County, Indiana.
Coordinates: 41°44′04″N 86°52′23″W / 41.73444°N 86.87306°W / 41.73444; -86.87306
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyLaPorte
TownshipsMichigan, Coolspring
Government
 • MayorAngie Nelson-Deuitch (D)
Area
 • Total20.59 sq mi (53.33 km2)
 • Land20.41 sq mi (52.85 km2)
 • Water0.18 sq mi (0.48 km2)
Elevation633 ft (193 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total32,075
 • Density1,571.76/sq mi (606.87/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
46360-46361
Area code219
FIPS code18-48798[3]
GNIS feature ID2395110[2]
Websiteemichigancity.com

Michigan City is a city in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States. It had a population of 32,075 at the 2020 census. Located along Lake Michigan in the Michiana region, the city is about 45 miles (72 km) east of Chicago and is 40 miles (64 km) west of South Bend.

Michigan City is noted for both its proximity to Indiana Dunes National Park and for bordering Lake Michigan. It receives a fair amount of tourism during the summer, especially by residents of Chicago and nearby cities in Northern Indiana. It is connected to Chicago via the South Shore Line passenger train.

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Michigan City, Indiana
  3. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.