Transportation
Lockport was built as a transportation hub because of its power location along the Des Plaines River. Today, an Inter-state highway, two State Roads, two railroads, a nearby airport, as well as the canal round out the current modes of transportation accessible from Downtown.
Road
In November of 2008 the City of Lockport gained access to I-355 when the Veterans Parkway extension connected I-55 with I-80. Lockport has two new interchanges at 159th Street (also known as Route 7) and Archer Avenue (also known as Route 171).
PACE
Lockport is served by two Pace bus routes that provide connections to neighboring communities. Both the 832 and 834 routes can be accessed at 9th and State where riders can take advantage of free local transfers. Passengers may board and exit the bus anywhere along a route where it is safe to do so. Many safe boarding locations are identified with Pace bus stop signs.
832 Joliet-Orland Square
Connects Joliet central business district and Metra Station with Orland Square Mall via Statesville Prison, Lockport, Homer Glen, the 153rd St./Orland Park Metra Station, and Orland Square Mall.
834 Joliet-Downers Grove
Connects Joliet central business district and Metra Station to Finley & Branding via Lewis University, Romeoville, Bolingbrook, Downers Grove, Good Samaritan Hospital, and the Yorktown Shopping Center.
Certain trips connect with Metra-BNSF service in Downers Grove.
A one way fare is $1.75.
For more detailed information and for trip planning assistance, please visit PaceBus.com
or call (847)364-PACE (7223).
Rail
Metra
Metra has a commuter train known as the Heritage Corridor that comes right through the center of town with a station stop at 14th Street. Currently, six commuter trains go in and out of the city with a strong possibility of increased rail service in the near future.
The Canadian National and the Burlington Northern run freight lines and have spurs to some of the businesses.
Air
Just 3 miles from Downtown Lockport is Lewis University. Lewis has an airport capable of landing small commuter jets. The airport is owned by the Joliet Regional Port District and since 1989 has invested over $30 million dollars in the facility in to meet the needs of corporate aircraft.
Shipping
The Sanitary and Shipping Canal runs along the west side of Downtown Lockport. Lock #1 is located just south of Division Street.