Location & Tranportation

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Valparaiso University is located in a safe, pleasant and friendly residential community in Northwest Indiana. From its convenient location, students can enjoy the cultural and intellectual life of Chicago, the sandy beaches of Lake Michigan, and the natural beauty of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Valparaiso’s attractive downtown area includes a shop-lined main street and neighborhoods of handsome 100-year-old residences. Dramas and musicals are presented at the historic Memorial Opera House, while the city’s many parks offer excellent recreational activities.

The city of Valparaiso is:

  • 80 kilometers southeast of exciting Chicago
  • 24 kilometers south of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore on Lake Michigan
  • 151 kilometers north of Indianapolis, the state capital

US Map, showing Valparaiso University

Attractions in Valparaiso

  • Popcorn Festival, the nation’s only Popcorn Parade
  • 49-er Drive-In Movie Theater
  • Memorial Opera House
  • Parks and Recreation
  • Cafes
  • Golf courses

Attractions Nearby

  • Deep River Water Park
  • Star Plaza Theater
  • Lighthouse Place Premium Outlet Mall
  • Southlake Mall
  • Dunes National Lakeshore

Weather in Valparaiso

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Climate in Valparaiso

Weather Data Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average (°F)

22.8 27.6 38.1 48.9 59.9 69.0 72.9 71.0 64.1 53.1 40.5 28.6
High. (°F) 30.2 35.5 47.1 59.4 71.1 79.9 83.0 80.7 74.3 63.1 48.1 35.1
Low (°F) 15.4 19.7 29.1 38.4 48.6 58.0 62.8 61.2 53.8 43.1 32.8 21.9
Precip. (in) 2.1 1.8 2.9 3.6 3.8 4.6 3.8 3.9 3.7 3.2 3.5 2.9

Arrival

Students should fly into O’Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illlinois. (We recommend that you wait to book a flight until you have been accepted to study at VU and until you receive your VISA document.)

The International Studies Office staff will help coordinate your transportation from the airport to Valparaiso.

  1. Fly into O’hare International Airport, Chicago, IL
  2. Ride the Greyhound bus to Merrillville, Indiana
  3. Our office staff will pick you up and drive you to Valparaiso

Transportation

Public transportation in Valparaiso is provided through taxi services. If you plan to study in Valparaiso for a period of two to four years, you may want to purchase a car to maximize your mobility.

ISO Services to International Students

The International Studies Office is dedicated to serving the special needs of international students and helping to create a supportive environment in which to live and study.

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