Indiana State Route 249 is a short north-south connector in northwest Indiana, specifically in Porter County. It is the access road to the Port of Indiana, heading into the port from US Route 20 and Interstate 94. US Route 20, running on the southern side of Interstate 94, serves as the absolute southern terminus of Indiana Route 249, though continuing south can lead traffic to the Portage exit (exit 23) off the Indiana Toll Road, home to Interstates 80 and 90.