Robertsdale, Indiana
The closest state to Chicago is Indiana. The city of Chicago is located in the northeastern part of Illinois, right along the border with Indiana. The Indiana state line is just a few miles from downtown Chicago, making it easily accessible. Additionally, the nearby city of Hammond, Indiana, is often considered a suburb of Chicago.
No, Indiana is not always 1 hour ahead of Chicago. Part of Indiana is in the Eastern Time Zone, which is one hour ahead of the Central Time Zone where Chicago is located. However, some parts of Indiana do observe Central Time and therefore have the same time as Chicago.
about 15 miles from downtown
The State of Indiana was created out of the Indiana Territory in December, 1816.
No, Indiana is not.
South Bend is on the same time as New York year round now. Indiana adopted daylight savings time so most of the state stays with New York except for those areas near Chicago that is on Chicago time.
Indiana
Indiana became the 19th State in 1816 and Illinois became the 21st State in 1818.
The zip code for East Chicago, Indiana is 46312.
It can be done, but it appears that you have to change trains in Chicago. Amtrak 22/422: Texas Eagle runs from various points in Texas to Chicago. Amtrak 50/850: Cardinal/Hoosier State runs from Chicago to various points in Indiana.
The city of Whiting is located in Indiana near to Chicago. Indiana is a state in America located in the north of the continent and towards the East coast.