Located approximately 44 miles north of downtown Chicago and midway between Chicago and Milwaukee Grayslake is situated 40 minutes away from O'Hare International Airport and 40 minutes from Mitchell Field in Milwaukee. The Metra commuter line provides daily train service into Union Station in Chicago.
Lake County's community of Grayslake features a charming downtown area, a variety of housing styles and excellent access to major roads including the Tri-State Tollway, which is less than five miles away. For shopping, villagers can head on out to the historic downtown business district's numerous shops. The Gurnee Mills outlet mall and other shopping centers are just minutes away.
Attractions:
For fun, residents can visit the Grayslake Aquatic Center, bike along the village bike path system. Or visit the Grayslake Community Garden, where they can maintain their own garden plot. Other attractions include the 12,000-square-foot Grayslake Skate Park, a public beach on Gray's Lake, Six Flags Great America Amusement Park in Gurnee, and the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake.