Directions to Grayslake
Grayslake is easily accessible by all modes of transportation.
The Village has excellent access to major roads and highways. Interstate 94
(Tri-State Tollway) is 6 miles to the east of the Village and U.S. Route 45
passes through the eastern end of the Village. Illinois Routes 83, 120, and
137 intersect the Village. These roadways allow for commercial trucking operations
in Central Lake County and the area is served by over sixty-five (65) local
and long haul cartage and terminal operators.
METRA, the Chicago area’s regional commuter
rail service, provides a full daily schedule of commuter services from Grayslake
to Chicago’s “Loop” on two separate railroad lines. Travel time to Chicago by commuter is
approximately 60-75 minutes.
Grayslake's unique location allows reasonable access to two major full service
airports and two corporate service airports. Full service air transportation
is available at O’Hare International Airport (Chicago) forty (40) miles
south and Mitchell Field (Milwaukee) forty (40) miles to the north. Corporate
aviation service is available locally at Waukegan's Regional Airport and Grayslake's
Campbell Airport, which also provides in air freight service.
Additionally, the Village of Grayslake is approximately eighteen (18) miles
west of Waukegan Harbor, the closest public dock on Lake Michigan. Waukegan
Harbor amenities include a 14 acre interior basin, 200 foot channel, 19 foot
depth, and commercial slip access. The Winthrop Harbor North Point Marina features
1500 private boating slips.
