Lake County, IL Maps and Transportation

Getting from downtown Chicago and around Lake County is easy. Three train lines run from downtown Chicago through Lake County. Click here to view the Metra Communter Rail Service schedules. Interstate Highway 94 runs through Lake County and north to Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Lake County Map & Driving Directions
To generate an interactive map and driving directions for Lake County, Illinois click here.  

Traffic Conditions
For real-time traffic conditions, construction notices, road closures and highway cameras, visit Illinois Tollway or Lake County Passage. For additional public travel information, click here to visit the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Transportation
Below are some valuable resources for transportation in and around the Lake County area.

• Amtrak
  1-800-USA-RAIL
• Go Airport Express
  Airport shuttle transportation to and from the airports (O'Hare or Midway) to suburbs and downtown Chicago. GO Airport Express (Continental) is a city and state utility and because of this our vans are the only vehicles to load on the inner curb just outside of baggage claim. Passengers won't have far to walk to reach their transportation provider. No other company can offer you this service! Now offering an executive/business class limousine and sedan service between your home, hotel or office and O'Hare and Midway Airports. Charter buses/vans rentals accommodating 10 to 55 passengers also available.
• General Mitchell International Airport
  Chicago's third airport, General Mitchell International (MKE), is easy off I-94 south of Milwaukee 45 minutes from the Lake Forest oasis. MKE welcomes northern Illinois travelers to experience competitive airfares, close, affordable parking, relaxed atmosphere and upgraded amenities. Nonstops to 50+ popular U.S. and Caribbean destinations. 
• Metra Commuter Rail Service
  (312) 322-6777 weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST or contact the RTA Travel Information Center (312) 836-7000 weekends and evenings. Metra lines that service Lake County: Metra Union Pacific North Line, Metra North Central Service, Metra Milwaukee District North Line. Ogilive Station located at Madison & Canal Streets, Chicago: (312) 496-4751. Union Station located at Canal Street, between Adams & Jackson, in Chicago: (312) 322-4269.
• Midway Airport
  Located south of Chicago off Interstate 55. From Midway, take I-55 South/West toward St. Louis to I-294 North. Take I-294 to I-94 North into Lake County.
• O'Hare International Airport
  Located northwest of Chicago. Follow signs from O'Hare toward I-294 North. Take I-294 to I-94 North into Lake County. Closest airport to Lake County, approximately 30 miles.
• Pace Suburban Bus Service
  (847) 364-PACE
• Waukegan National Airport
  Located in Lake County, Illinois, the Waukegan National Airport has 188 based aircraft and approximately 50,500 annual aircraft operations. With over 3 million gallons of aviation fuel dispensed annually, the airport is a significant economic generator for the area. While it’s centralized location between Chicago and Milwaukee lends expediency to the business traveler as the North Shore’s Corporate Aviation Headquarters, the Airport is also in close proximity to large retailers such as Gurnee Mills and Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlets, as well as family entertainment at the Waukegan Marina on Lake Michigan, Six Flags Great America, and Great Wolf Lodge Indoor Water Park.

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