Gary, Illinois
Gary: a city in Cook County, Illinois.
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Gary is a city located in the county of Cook in the U.S. state of Illinois.
Quick Facts about Gary
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Cook County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.7706,-87.8556 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 12:16:35 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 48℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Gary is located at 41°46'14"N 87°51'20"W (41.7705900, -87.8556100).
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Weather
48°F
Partly Sunny
10 to 15 mph NNW
Today
Partly sunny. High near 48, with temperatures falling to around 46 in the afternoon. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Gary, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 260992 | Northwestern College | Bridgeview (IL) | 60455 |
Nearby Transit Stations (23)
Rail and bus stations connected to Gary, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMT | Summit | Archer Ave. and South Center Ave. | RAIL |
| LAG | La Grange Road | 25 West Burlington St. | RAIL |
| CHI | Chicago Union Station | 225 South Canal Street | RAIL |
| NPV | Naperville | 105 E. Fourth Ave. | RAIL |
| HMW | Homewood | 18015 Park Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Gary.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Spring Post Office | Willow Springs (IL) | 60480 |
Other cities in Cook County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cook County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cicero | 79,727 | Town in Illinois |
| Arlington Heights | 75,101 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois |
| Evanston | 72,683 | A city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Schaumburg | 72,049 | Large village located in Cook County in Illinois, USA |
| Palatine | 66,830 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Skokie | 62,404 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Des Plaines | 58,179 | The most populous city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Orland Park | 57,347 | Village in Illinois |
| Tinley Park | 55,221 | Village located in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Oak Lawn | 54,376 | Village in Illinois, United States of America |
| Berwyn | 53,701 | A city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Mount Prospect | 53,299 | Village in Elk Grove and Wheeling Townships in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Oak Park | 51,852 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois |
| Hoffman Estates | 50,495 | A city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Glenview | 47,446 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Buffalo Grove | 41,496 | Village in Illinois, United States of America |