Waukegan Illinois Accommodations

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The Waukegan center is approximately 1 mile east of Vista Work Power Center and 1 mile east of Daken Gallery and Frame Shop.

With a population of more than 88,800 people, Waukegan, Illinois, is the ninth-largest city in the state. The development of the city started when a barbed-wired manufacturer, Washburn & Moen, arrived here. This brought residents to the area, such as immigrants from Lithuania, Sweden, and Finland, who made Waukegan their home. Throughout the years, the city has had an industrial character, thriving on manufacturing. More from this guide...

Waukegan Hotels, Motels & Accommodations

Motel 6 Waukegan, IL 31 North Greenbay Rd., Waukegan, IL 60085 Call
  • Cheap property
  • Check-in time: 3
From$60
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Ramada Waukegan Gurnee - Waukegan 200 North Greenbay Rd., Waukegan, IL 60085 Call
  • Mid-scale Suburban property
  • Gym is available on property
From$54
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Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Waukegan Gurnee 411 South Greenbay Rd., Waukegan, IL 60085 Call
  • Economy Suburban hotel
  • Check in: 2:00 PM
From$46
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Red Roof Inn Gurnee - Waukegan in Waukegan 3031 Belvidere Rd., Waukegan, IL 60085 Call
  • Cheap Suburban hotel
  • Gym / Fitness Center Available
From$45
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes - Waukegan 619 South Green Bay Rd., Waukegan, IL 60085 Call
  • Low priced Suburban hotel
  • 85 rooms in property
From$45
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Days Inn by Wyndham Waukegan 630 North Green Bay Rd., Waukegan, IL 60085 Call
  • Mid-scale Suburban hotel
  • 2 floors in property
From$80
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Gurnee Motel in Gurnee 3732 Grand Ave., Gurnee, IL 60031 Call ~1.23 miles northwest of Waukegan
  • Low Cost Highway hotel
  • Check-in time: 3:00 PM
From$35
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Courtyard Chicago Waukegan Gurnee 3800 Northpoint Blvd., Waukegan, IL 60085 Call
  • Midscale Suburban property
  • Hotel has 149 rooms
From$80
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Extended Stay America Suites Chicago Gurnee - Gurnee 5724 Northridge Dr., Gurnee, IL 60031 Call ~1.51 miles southwest of Waukegan
  • 3 star Highway hotel
  • Check in: 3:00 p.m.
From$49
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HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof Chicago - Waukegan 1177 South Northpoint Blvd., Waukegan, IL 60085 Call
  • 2 star Suburban hotel
  • Check-in time: 3PM
From$39
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Sonesta Simply Suites Chicago Waukegan : 1151 South Waukegan Rd. 1151 South Waukegan Rd., Waukegan, IL 60085 Call
  • Low priced Suburban property
  • 3 floors in hotel
From$60
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Springhill Suites by Marriott Chicago Waukegan / Gurnee 4101 Fountain Sq. Place, Waukegan, IL 60085 Call
  • Three Star Suburban property
  • Complimentary breakfast is offered
From$95
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG in Waukegan 611 Lakehurst Rd., Waukegan, IL 60085 Call
  • Affordable Suburban property
  • Access to gym on-site
From$55
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Towneplace Suites by Marriott Chicago Waukegan / Gurnee - Waukegan 404 Lakehurst Rd., Waukegan, IL 60085 Call
  • Mid-scale Suburban hotel
  • Free complimentary breakfast
From$80
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Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Waukegan in Waukegan 438 Lakehurst Rd., Waukegan, IL 60085 Call
  • Affordable Suburban property
  • Hotel has 38 suites
Sonesta Es Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee - Waukegan 1440 South White Oak Dr., Waukegan, IL 60085 Call
  • High-end Suburban property
  • 55 suites in property
From$125
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gurnee, IL 5420 Grand Ave., Gurnee, IL 60031 Call ~3.41 miles west of Waukegan
  • 3 star Suburban property
  • 3 floors in hotel
From$75
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Baymont by Wyndham Gurnee : 5430 Grand Ave. 5430 Grand Ave., Gurnee, IL 60031 Call ~3.45 miles west of Waukegan
  • Affordable Suburban property
  • Fitness / Gym is on-site
From$69
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Super 8 by Wyndham Gurnee in Gurnee 5520 Grand Ave., Gurnee, IL 60031 Call ~3.47 miles west of Waukegan
  • Cheap Suburban property
  • Check-in time: 3:00 PM
From$60
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Hampton Inn Gurnee 5550 Grand Ave., Gurnee, IL 60031 Call ~3.52 miles west of Waukegan
  • Low-priced Suburban property
  • Hotel has 5 floors
From$60
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Hotel Gurnee 6161 West Grand Ave., Gurnee, IL 60031 Call ~3.63 miles west of Waukegan
  • 3 star Suburban property
  • 210 rooms in property
From$76
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Woodspring Suites Gurnee Chicago : 5742 Northridge Dr. 5742 Northridge Dr., Gurnee, IL 60031 Call ~3.68 miles west of Waukegan
  • Cheap hotel
From$60
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Gurnee 5688 Northridge Rd., Gurnee, IL 60031 Call ~3.74 miles west of Waukegan
  • Affordable Suburban hotel
  • Check-in time: 3:00 PM
From$80
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Days Inn by Wyndham Lake Bluff/Great Lakes Naval Base : 3000 North Skokie Highway 3000 North Skokie Highway, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 Call ~3.78 miles south of Waukegan
  • Two-star Suburban hotel
  • Check-in time: 3:00pm
Great Wolf Lodge Illinois 1700 Nations Dr., Gurnee, IL 60031 Call ~3.85 miles west of Waukegan
  • 3 star Highway hotel
  • Check in: 4:00pm
From$120
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Sleep Inn near Great Lakes Naval Base 3250 Bittersweet Ave., Lake Bluff, IL 60044 Website Call ~3.88 miles south of Waukegan
  • 2-star Suburban hotel
  • Comp. Breakfast
From$55
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Travelodge by Wyndham Waukegan Gurnee 3633 North Lewis Ave., Waukegan, IL 60087 Call
  • Economy hotel
From$60
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The Lotus Suites at Midlane Gurnee / Waukegan 4601 Yorkhouse Rd., Wadsworth, IL 60083 Call ~4.27 miles northwest of Waukegan
  • 3 star Golf Course hotel
  • 6 meeting rooms in property
From$69
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Wingate by Wyndham Gurnee 6090 Gurnee Mills Cir East, Gurnee, IL 60031 Call ~4.35 miles west of Waukegan
  • 3 star Highway property
  • Check-in time: 3:00 pm
From$80
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Comfort Inn Gurnee Near Six Flags 6080 Gurnee Mills Circle East, Gurnee, IL 60031 Call ~4.38 miles west of Waukegan
  • Midscale Highway property
  • Gym / Fitness Center Available
From$60
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago Libertyville 77 West Buckley Rd., Libertyville, IL 60048 Call ~5.60 miles southwest of Waukegan
  • Low-priced Suburban property
  • Check in: 3:00 PM
From$79
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Illinois Beach Hotel : 1 Lakefront Dr. 1 Lakefront Dr., Zion, IL 60099 Call ~5.67 miles northeast of Waukegan
  • Midscale Beach property
  • Hotel has 92 rooms
From$59
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Motel 6 Libertyville, IL - Libertyville 1809 North Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, IL 60048 Call ~5.72 miles southwest of Waukegan
  • 2 star property
  • Check-in: 3:00PM
From$60
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Zion 1100 33rd St., Zion, IL 60099 Call ~5.88 miles northeast of Waukegan
  • 3 star Suburban hotel
  • 69 sleeping rooms in hotel
From$80
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The Inn on Sheridan in Zion 2723 Sheridan Rd., Zion, IL 60099 Call ~6.41 miles northeast of Waukegan
  • Midscale Suburban property
  • Check in: 04:00 pm
From$80
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Comfort Suites Grayslake Near Libertyville North : 1775 East Belvidere Rd. 1775 East Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030 Website Call ~6.82 miles west of Waukegan
  • Cheap Suburban hotel
  • Complimentary breakfast is offered
From$75
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Woodspring Suites Chicago Libertyville in Libertyville 1980 Kelley Court, Libertyville, IL 60048 Call ~7.39 miles southwest of Waukegan
  • 2 star hotel
  • 122 rooms in hotel
From$50
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Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Libertyville 2061 Shell Dr., Libertyville, IL 60048 Call ~7.56 miles southwest of Waukegan
  • 3-star Suburban property
  • Check-in: 4pm
From$99
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Sonesta Simply Suites Chicago Libertyville 1100 Us 45, Libertyville, IL 60048 Call ~7.86 miles southwest of Waukegan
  • Three Star Suburban property
  • 3 floors in hotel
From$80
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Candlewood Suites Chicago / Libertyville 1100 North Us Highway 45, Libertyville, IL 60048 Call ~7.95 miles southwest of Waukegan
  • Two star Suburban property
  • Hotel has 3 floors
From$50
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The Forester Hotel Part of Unscripted by Hyatt 200 North Field Dr., Lake Forest, IL 60045 Call ~8.10 miles south of Waukegan
  • Mid-scale Suburban property
  • Check-in time: 3:00 PM
From$80
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Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Lake Forest / Mettawa - Mettawa 26325 Riverwoods Blvd., Mettawa, IL 60045 Call ~8.14 miles south of Waukegan
  • 3-star Suburban hotel
  • Check in: 3:00 PM
From$80
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Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest Mettawa : 26225 Riverwoods Blvd. 26225 Riverwoods Blvd., Mettawa, IL 60045 Website Call ~8.18 miles south of Waukegan
  • Midscale Suburban property
  • Hotel has 170 rooms
From$80
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Execustay at Amli at Museum Gardens : 1155 North Museum Blvd. 1155 North Museum Blvd., Vernon Hills, IL 60061 Call ~8.63 miles southwest of Waukegan
  • Midscale hotel
  • 294 rooms in hotel
From$90
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Holiday Inn Express Chicago Northwest Vernon Hills - Vernon Hills 975 North Lakeview Pkwy., Vernon Hills, IL 60061 Call ~9.14 miles southwest of Waukegan
  • Affordable Suburban hotel
  • Check-in: 3:00 pm
From$80
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Hotel Indigo Chicago Vernon Hills An Ihg Hotel : 450 North Milwaukee Ave. 450 North Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills, IL 60061 Call ~9.36 miles southwest of Waukegan
  • 3 star Suburban property
  • Check in: 3:00 PM
From$50
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Super 8 by Wyndham Mundelein/Libertyville Area - Mundelein 1950 South Lake St., Mundelein, IL 60060 Call ~10.33 miles southwest of Waukegan
  • Low priced Suburban hotel
  • Free comp. breakfast
From$49
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DoubleTree by Hilton Libertyville - Mundelein - Mundelein 510 East Il Route 83, Mundelein, IL 60060 Call ~10.41 miles southwest of Waukegan
  • 4-star Suburban property
  • Hotel has 4 floors
From$75
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Comfort Inn & Suites Mundelein-Vernon Hills 517 East Highway 83, Mundelein, IL 60060 Website Call ~10.45 miles southwest of Waukegan
  • 3-star Suburban hotel
  • 2 conference rooms in property
From$59
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Extended Stay America Select Suites Chicago Vernon Hills Lin 675 Woodlands Pkwy., Vernon Hills, IL 60061 Call ~10.61 miles south of Waukegan
  • Economy Suburban property
  • Check-in time: 3:00 PM
From$44
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When to Visit Waukegan, Illinois

Waukegan offers a humid continental climate that features hot summers, cold winters, and no real dry season. Average high temperatures range between 29 and 82 degrees. Average lows in the city range from 12 to 61 degrees. The hottest months of the year are July and August, with January and February being the coldest. Waukegan gets an annual average rainfall of 32.36 inches.

Best Discounts in Waukegan, Illinois

Your stay in Waukegan improves when you take advantage of the variety of discounts available. Check out the options, such as AAA membership discounts, online booking rates, and package deals offered by hotels in the city.

If you're an AAA member, you know that you can get discounts all over the country when you choose from a variety of hotels. In general, your discount with an AAA membership is 10 percent off your nightly stay. Make sure to bring your AAA membership card to ensure your discount. Get your discount at a number of Waukegan hotels, including America's Best Value Inn & Suites–Waukegan/Gurnee, Courtyard Chicago Waukegan Gurnee, and Residence Inn by Marriott Waukegan/Gurnee.

Planning your trip in advance gives you a variety of benefits, from the ability to save for your trip to ensuring you have a great room at the best possible price. With this deal, you'll likely have to pay when you book the room, and there may be restrictions on cancellation. At the Ramada Waukegan/Gurnee, you can get up to 25 percent off your stay when you book online, depending on the dates you plan to visit. Save up to 15 percent off rooms at Candlewood Suites Chicago–Waukegan. Special online rates are also available at Howard Johnson Waukegan Great Lakes.

If you want more from your booking than just a room, take a look at the package deals offered by hotels in the area. Courtyard Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee offers packages such as The Bistro Package, Genesee Theatre Package, or Six Flags Great America Package. Residence Inn Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee offers an Enjoy the Show at Genesee Theatre package as well as air, car, and vacation packages.

Best Value Options in Waukegan, Illinois

Get a comfortable room and a variety of amenities when you choose the best value options in Waukegan. These hotels don't always have as many amenities as the luxury options, but still offer what you're looking for.

At America's Best Value Inn & Suites–Waukegan/Gurnee, you have easy access to Six Flags Great America, Greenbelt Cultural Center, and Ravinia Festival Grounds. Pets are welcome here for a fee. Rooms feature a microwave and televisions with cable programming. Start your day right with the complimentary breakfast, and stay connected with the free wireless internet. If you need help getting tickets or arranging tours, they also offer tour and ticket assistance.

Howard Johnson Waukegan Great Lakes is close to Serpent Safari, Conway Farms Golf Club, and Greenbelt Cultural Center. The free wireless internet keeps you connected, while the free breakfast gets you going in the morning. Rooms feature a refrigerator, microwave, and television with cable programming.

What to do in Waukegan, Illinois

Throughout the year, check out the variety of festivals and event happening in Waukegan. No matter where your interests lie, you'll find something you love.

May offers the Live Green Nature Night in Bowen Park. Take a nature walk, check out the reptile exhibit, and participate in a variety of activities, such as a family campfire. This is a family-friendly event that offers several activities for kids.

In July, check out Waukegan's Annual Tanabata Festival. This is a Japanese Star Festival that always happens on the seventh day of the seventh month. During the festival, you can make a wish on the stars, create a haiku, and more.

The Fall Family Carnival in October offers rides, games, and more for residents and visitors alike. Check out the variety of food vendors for local cuisine and carnival favorites. Vendors offer all types of goods for purchase.

Waukegan offers attractions, events, and activities for families and individuals. Make your trip plans today to enjoy the city and its offerings.

Recent traveler guest reviews of Waukegan, IL

Below are reviews of the city of Waukegan, IL from an actual visitor's perspective.

"Seeing my grandson graduate from Naval Boot camp"
Score 4.0 / 5

Barbara D., from 14-Mar-2026
"Navy Base"
Score 5.0 / 5

Many options , good restaurants, beautiful area , Navy Base.

Christine L., from 09-Mar-2026
"We went to a show at a local theater"
Score 4.0 / 5

We went to a show at a local theater and the theater was nice.

Heather R., from 09-Feb-2026
"Nice and cold experience but worth it "
Score 4.0 / 5

Barbara D., from 08-Feb-2026
"Love the city casino lakefront"
Score 4.0 / 5

Velma F., from 27-Dec-2025
"Good location lots to do"
Score 4.0 / 5

Logan H., from 19-Oct-2025
"Great Biking Trails"
Score 4.0 / 5

Great biking trails and can bike to Chicago or take the train. Lots of biking in between.

Tammie G., from 07-Oct-2025
"The food was amazing"
Score 4.0 / 5

The restaurant that's in the same parking lot as the hotel, can't think of the name. The food was amazing

Dinarose M., from 26-Aug-2025
"Location"
Score 4.0 / 5

I got to be with family.

Mary A., from 18-Aug-2025
"Not too busy."
Score 5.0 / 5

It's not so busy

Peter C., from 24-May-2025
"Convenient location near good restaurants."
Score 5.0 / 5

Convenient location near good restaurants.

Marie D., from 10-Apr-2025
"Great and convenient location"
Score 4.0 / 5

Going over and see Lake Michigan

David S., from 27-Mar-2025
"Eleven 19 Kitchen & Cocktails!"
Score 5.0 / 5

The food at Eleven 19 Kitchen & Cocktails!

Kiandra A., from 23-Mar-2025
"Great Eats!"
Score 4.0 / 5

Food places were great.

Julena H., from 16-Feb-2025
"Great Restaurants!"
Score 5.0 / 5

Great Restaurants! Appeared to be peaceful city.

Joseph M., from 10-Feb-2025
"Near Dog Show"
Score 5.0 / 5

I was only in Waukegan for the hotel. Spent days at the dog show 20 minutes away.

Debbie A., from 27-Jan-2025
"Great location"
Score 4.0 / 5

Easy navigation. Close to navy base,

Joanne B., from 21-Dec-2024
"Near Great Eateries"
Score 4.0 / 5

There were some great food places nearby

Thomas C., from 07-Dec-2024
"Convenient!"
Score 5.0 / 5

Convenient!

Ryan C., from 06-Nov-2024
"very busy"
Score 4.0 / 5

Ok very busy

Patti S., from 03-Nov-2024
"Nice Area!"
Score 5.0 / 5

Drinks prices at neighborhood bar were decent, staff friendly and courteous. A nice area to visit!

Angel B., from 18-Aug-2024
"Six Flags"
Score 5.0 / 5

Six Flags!

Daniel D., from 14-Jul-2024
"Very clean city with hydrangeas everywhere!"
Score 4.0 / 5

The city was very clean, safe drivers, hydrangeas everywhere!

Adelmira C., from 04-Jul-2024
"So Close to Wisconsin"
Score 4.0 / 5

Love the city and loved going up to Wisconsin which is so close.

Robert T., from 14-May-2024
"I Felt Safe"
Score 5.0 / 5

I felt safe traveling alone.

Zecnikier H., from 06-Nov-2022
"Shops!"
Score 5.0 / 5

In the hotel area there are a variety of shops!

Laura L., from 31-Oct-2022
"Would Recommend"
Score 5.0 / 5

Good surroundings, lots of places to go. Would recommend checking out its many historic sites, parks and restaurants.

Curtis L., from 21-Dec-2015
"Waukegan IL is a great city for youth sports teams."
Score 4.0 / 5

Waukegan SportsPark is a fabulous facility for baseball.

Sarah G., from 02-Jul-2014
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