New Chicago is a town in Hobart Township, Lake County, Indiana, United States.

[4] A post office was opened at New Chicago in 1907, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1917.

[5] According to the 2010 census, New Chicago has a total area of 0.67 square miles (1.74 km2), all land.

There were 866 housing units at an average density of 1,292.5 per square mile (499.0/km2).

29.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

29.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Residents are zoned to River Forest Community School Corporation.