Hotels in Chicago by the Naval Base

Great Lakes Naval Base is in North Chicago, a suburb on Chicago's North Shore, just south of Kenosha, Wisconsin. Friends and family of recruits and sailors who are visiting or attending graduation ceremonies will find a range of activities to keep them busy. Sailing and swimming opportunities abound on Lake Michigan, Greenbelt Preserve is a place for hiking, and the famed Chicago Botanic Garden is nearby. A commuter train provides inexpensive transportation to Chicago.

Red Carpet Inn

The Red Carpet Inn offers simple accommodations with several useful services for guests, including free transportation to and from Navy Recruit Training Command graduations, cribs at no additional charge and a free continental breakfast.

Red Carpet Inn
3207 Buckley Road
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-9400
redcarpetinnrtc.com

Residence Inn Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee

Residence Inn provides suites with kitchenettes, including refrigerator, range, dishwasher, microwave, and pots and pans. It has a free hot breakfast buffet daily and free dinner Monday through Thursday.

Residence Inn Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee
1440 S White Oak Drive
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 689-9240
marriott.com

Holiday Inn Express Waukegan Hotel & Suites

The Holiday Inn Express offers guests such amenities as an indoor swimming pool, 24-hour fitness center and a free hot buffet breakfast.

Holiday Inn Express Waukegan Hotel
611 Lakehurst Road
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 473-4400
chicagowaukeganhotel.com

Courtyard Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee

The Courtyard offers accommodations with free parking, free high-speed Internet, an exercise room and a free hot breakfast buffet.

Courtyard Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee
3800 Northpoint Blvd.
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 689-8000
marriott.com

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Article Written By Lainie Petersen

Lainie Petersen lives in Chicago and started writing professionally in 1989. Her work has appeared in online and print publications including "EcoSalon" and "Pack-o-Fun" magazine. She holds two master's degrees in theological studies and divinity from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary and a Master of Library and Information Science from Dominican University.

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