Indianapolis Boulevard
 Indianapolis Boulevard in East Chicago, Indiana | |
| Part of |      US 12 / US 20 / US 41 / SR 152 / LMCT |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.5 mi[1] (26.6 km) |
| South end |   US 30 / Lincoln Highway in Schererville, Indiana |
| Northwest end | Avenue L/100th Street in Chicago, Illinois |
Indianapolis Boulevard, also known as Indianapolis Avenue, is a road in Illinois and Indiana, serving the southeastern suburbs of Chicago. It serves US 12, US 20, US 41, and Indiana State Road 152 (SR 152).
Route description
[change | change source]The route starts in on a junction on US 30. From the beginning, Indianapolis Boulevard is part of US 41. After an intersection with Ridge Road in Highland, Indianapolis Boulevard crosses the Frank Borman Expressway (Interstate 80/Interstate 94/US 6). US 41 merges onto the expressway, but the road continues as SR 152.
On the East Chicago-Hammond line, US 20 merges onto Indianapolis Boulevard, ending SR 152. After an junction with SR 312, Indianapolis Boulevard meets US 12. US 12 become a part of Indianapolis Boulevard along with US 20. Later on, US 41 rejoins Indianapolis Boulevard, and the route has an interchange with the Indiana Toll Road (I-90) before crossing into Illinois.
After another interchange with I-90, now the Chicago Skyway, all three U.S. Routes and the LMCT turn north towards Ewing Avenue. Indianapolis Boulevard itself ends on Avenue L, with the roadway continuing as 100th Street.
Between the two states, the total length of the route is 16.5 miles (26.6 km).[1]
References
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This short article about the United States can be made longer. You can help Wikipedia by adding to it.- 1 2 Google (June 23, 2025). "Indianapolis Boulevard Map" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved June 23, 2025.