Title: Waukegan Travel Guide: Best of Waukegan, Chicago Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Waukegan](https://expedia.co.uk/Waukegan-Hotels.d10174.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Waukegan](https://expedia.co.uk/Waukegan-Holiday-Rentals.d10174.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Waukegan Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Waukegan.d10174.Car-Hire-Guide)[Waukegan Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Waukegan.d10174.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Waukegan Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Frozen Icy Lake *A Beautiful Nature* #MyBackyard #Nature #Waukegan #Lighthouse #Illinois #Chicago #USA #Sunset #Winter #Landscape #Cloud #Cloudscape #Sky #Adventure Frozen Icy Lake, a very rare nature scene caught my attention in winter. Photo captured at Waukegan Municipal Beach, Waukegan Illinois USA. Photo Licensed by iLOVEnature's Photography Inspiration l All rights reserved.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10174/a2d2c730-1ec0-4ea4-80f5-0cbed53b9f12.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Frozen Icy Lake *A Beautiful Nature* #MyBackyard #Nature #Waukegan #Lighthouse #Illinois #Chicago #USA #Sunset #Winter #Landscape #Cloud #Cloudscape #Sky #Adventure Frozen Icy Lake, a very rare nature scene caught my attention in winter. Photo captured at Waukegan Municipal Beach, Waukegan Illinois USA. Photo Licensed by iLOVEnature's Photography Inspiration l All rights reserved.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10174/a2d2c730-1ec0-4ea4-80f5-0cbed53b9f12.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Against the Winter Sun *A Beautiful Nature* #Nature #Waukegan #Lighthouse #Illinois #Chicago #USA #Sunset #Winter #Landscape #Cloud #Cloudscape #Sky An unique nature scene of Waukegan Municipal Beach, it was my first time to see the frozen and icy surface of Lake Michigan under the winter sun. 😊😊 Photo capture at Waukegan Municipal Beach, Waukegan Illinois USA in winter. Photo Licensed by iLOVEnature's Photography Inspiration l All rights reserved.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10174/95421ecd-0030-48f9-9744-3c3ca35582ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A pair of trees at Illinois Beach State Park at Zion, Illinois. provide isolated shade for beach-goers.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6247358/a6aad22c-1458-4863-863e-b4f26a359941.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Moment of Serenity *A Beautiful Nature* #Illinois #USA #Waukegan Yacht Club #Lake Michigan #Landscape #Sunset #Sun #Reflections #Sky #Water To me... This is a very quiet and peaceful sunset moment, the frozen lake surface looks like a piece of mirror. Do you agree my point of view? 😊 😊 😊 Photo captured at Waukegan Yacht Club, Waukegan Illinois USA. Photo Licensed by iLOVEnature's Photography Inspiration l All rights reserved.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10174/48bf8194-2595-4175-ba74-b173764dc0e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Waukegan Things to do - Top hotels in Waukegan - Top Holiday Rentals in Waukegan ![Days Inn by Wyndham Waukegan](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/450000/440100/440023/85c8226f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Days Inn by Wyndham Waukegan 630 N Green Bay Road Waukegan IL £57 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Waukegan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a business centre. Popular attractions Six Flags Great America and Gurnee Mills are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (45 reviews) If you're visiting for Navy Bootcamp graduation, this is a great place. The shuttles make it easy to travel. They took us to pick up oir tickets, to and from the graduation! The Dayss in does need to upgrade their breakfast thought! Overall good place to stay. Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=440023&PinnedHotelID=440023&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=10174) ![Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/290000/283200/283122/bfa6f6a9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan Gurnee 1440 S White Oak Dr Waukegan IL £87 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Waukegan. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,610 reviews) We had a wonderful stay here! The room was very comfortable, and everything went smoothly with no issues at all. The staff were kind, helpful, and made us feel very welcome. My boyfriend and I loved our experience and are already planning to come back and book the same place again. Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=283122&PinnedHotelID=283122&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=10174) ![Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/14100/14015/1dcf7655_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waukegan Great Lakes 619 S Green Bay Rd Waukegan IL £71 7 Mar - 8 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Waukegan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ... 7.4/10 Good! (853 reviews) Great stay Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026&selected=14015&PinnedHotelID=14015&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=10174) [See all 776 properties in Waukegan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=10174) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Entire 3 Bedroom Cozy Unit](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100640000/100630700/100630635/ab3e4c23_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Entire 3 Bedroom Cozy Unit Waukegan IL Stay at this holiday home in Waukegan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Six Flags Great America and Gurnee ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews) Apartment was clean and host was quick to communicate. Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Chicago-Hotels-Entire-3-Bedroom-Cozy-Unit.h100630635.Hotel-Information) ![Huge 6-bedroom house with WiFi, fitness, Games and Comfort in Great Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111830000/111824800/111824797/01f292b2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Huge 6-bedroom house with WiFi, fitness, Games and Comfort in Great Lake Waukegan IL Stay at this holiday home in Waukegan. Enjoy a fitness centre, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Six Flags Great America and ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews) Every thing was worth it Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Waukegan-Hotels-Huge-6-Bedroom-House-With-WiFi.h111824797.Hotel-Information) ![Family frndly TwnHm by navy base ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107890000/107887900/107887819/cbae91d9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Family frndly TwnHm by navy base Waukegan IL Stay at this holiday home in Waukegan. Enjoy a fitness centre, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Six Flags Great America and ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews) We booked for the navy graduation and it was such a wonderful stay and very close to the navy base it took less than 10 minutes to get there. This helped us get in line fast and in those graduations doors quickly. Host is fast with responses if you have any questions. Would definitely stay again. ... Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Chicago-Hotels-Family-Frndly-TwnHm-By-Navy-Base.h107887819.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Waukegan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=10174&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Waukegan hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=10174&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=10174&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=10174&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=10174&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=10174&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=10174&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Wrigley Field featuring a city, a sporting event and city views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034754/d10ea4fa-9a61-425f-b749-3325e9303223.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wrigley Field 4.5/5(40 reviews) Tour the iconic grounds and catch a game March through September at Chicago’s beloved baseball stadium. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wrigley-Field-Lakeview.d6034754.Attraction) ![Scene of Chicago street bridge with traffic among modern buildings of Downtown Chicago at Michigan avenue in Chicago, Illinois, United States, Business and Modern Transportation concept](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6156167/9a44be22-322b-4187-8844-e2aa99b46184.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Michigan Avenue 4.5/5(14 reviews) You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Michigan Avenue, a popular shopping spot in Chicago. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Michigan-Avenue-Downtown-Chicago.d6156167.Attraction) ![McCormick Place showing a high rise building and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069191/6dd1da52-961b-4d36-a030-f105009f678b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### McCormick Place 4.5/5(36 reviews) Attend an event at the United States’ largest convention center, which features hyper-modern facilities and huge exhibition spaces connected by promenades and sky bridges. [](https://expedia.co.uk/McCormick-Place-Near-South-Side.d6069191.Attraction) ![Navy Pier featuring a sunset and rides](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069215/a6173fc5-04f4-4a58-b70a-61c78e1b648e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Navy Pier 4/5(125 reviews) A ferris wheel, shopping, restaurants and more can be found in this waterfront entertainment district. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Navy-Pier-Downtown-Chicago.d6069215.Attraction) ![Soldier Field which includes a high-rise building, a city and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6058043/a6d7265e-c5df-4d76-82e8-7937dba83c13.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Soldier Field 4/5(44 reviews) Events center, NFL stadium and historic landmark all in one, this waterfront field is one of Chicago’s most popular destinations. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Soldier-Field-Near-South-Side.d6058043.Attraction) ![Millennium Park which includes autumn colours, modern architecture and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069201/87d76a1e-e63f-48a2-8892-fb54ee86f8e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Millennium Park 4.5/5(147 reviews) A landmark gathering place for locals and visitors who come to admire the unique art, architecture and landscape. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Millennium-Park-Downtown-Chicago.d6069201.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Chicago: Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Regular & Express Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4851853/9464687e-f5ac-4a15-9285-f6e26537484c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chicago: Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket £18 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/chicago-navy-pier-centennial-wheel-ticket.a4851853.activity-details) ![Flyover in Chicago](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50023979/095bdacd-a8be-4515-aac0-469239aa8c0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Flyover in Chicago £28 per adult **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/flyover-in-chicago.a50023979.activity-details) ![Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/766175/932beb0e-70fe-42a4-baff-df68960da73f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour £30 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wendellas-90-min-chicago-river-architecture-tour.a766175.activity-details) ![Chicago C3® : Save on admission to your choice of 3 top attractactions](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46362450/da44d619-18fc-4969-97e2-f7b8d0da99b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chicago C3® by CityPASS® £79 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/chicago-c3-by-citypass.a46362450.activity-details) ![Color Factory Chicago Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49191714/feac7bb1-c7ea-4b19-8342-818eafa34e83.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Color Factory Chicago Ticket £25 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/color-factory-chicago-ticket.a49191714.activity-details) ![Chicago: City Minibus Tour with Optional Architecture Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4556313/67d8adf7-64e5-458d-bd4c-e2cc830c3f09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chicago: City Minibus Tour with Optional Architecture Cruise £36 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/chicago-city-minibus-tour-with-optional-architecture-cruise.a4556313.activity-details) [See all activities in Waukegan](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Waukegan.d10174.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Waukegan ![Roller coaster at amusement park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8240/795f2f41-af0f-4329-bb17-556c23637ec6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Gurnee ![Chicago showing a city and a skyscraper as well as a family](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/178248/719a2712-bcc7-4b9d-86cc-997f107a7839.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Chicago - Cities near Waukegan - Places of interest [Gurnee](https://expedia.co.uk/Gurnee.dx8240)[Chicago](https://expedia.co.uk/Chicago.dx178248) - [The People's Choice Family Fun Center ](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Peoples-Choice-Family-Fun-Center-Chicago.d553248621532659203.Attraction) - [Lake Michigan ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Michigan-United-States-of-America.d6338716.Attraction) - [Six Flags Great America ](https://expedia.co.uk/Six-Flags-Great-America-Chicago.d6023396.Attraction) - [Pleasant Prairie RecPlex ](https://expedia.co.uk/Pleasant-Prairie-RecPlex-Pleasant-Prairie.d6335451.Attraction) - [Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science ](https://expedia.co.uk/Rosalind-Franklin-University-Of-Medicine-And-Science-Chicago.d6142963.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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