Hobart, Indiana is a compact, affordable Lake County city with a low‑stress small‑town vibe that works well for multi‑week therapy contracts — easy routines, local restaurants and parks, and enough community life to keep you comfortable between shifts.
You’re about 42 miles from downtown Chicago for museums, dining and major airports and only around 8 miles from Gary, which gives quick access to Lake Michigan shoreline and nearby Indiana Dunes recreation.