Gurnee

By car

Interstate 94, a north-south artery linking Chicago and Milwaukee, runs right through Gurnee. Gurnee is also accessible via US 41, US 45 and Illinois 21.

By train

Two Metra lines serve Gurnee, albeit indirectly. The Union Pacific North Line between Kenosha and the Ogilvie Transportation Center in downtown Chicago serves Waukegan, and the North Central Service between Antioch and Chicago Union Station serves Grayslake. Washington Street links the two stations, with Gurnee in between.

By bus

Several Pace bus lines serve the Gurnee area, including the 565 which runs from the right near the Metra station in Waukegan all the way to the Gurnee Mills area.

By plane

Chicago O'Hare International Airport is the closest airport to Gurnee. Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is the next closest.

Grand Avenue, which is part of Illinois State Route 132, is the main strip of the town. Six Flags Great America and the Gurnee Mills Mall are both located on Grand. Washington Street is the other primary east-west thoroughfare.

• Pyramid House

  address: 37921 N. Dilleys Rd, Wadsworth
  Actually a private home, this house is a great drive-by sight or you can tour it on a limited schedule. Its magical chakras did not save it from a fire in 2018, so tours are unlikely being offered right now.

• Six Flags Great America

  phone: +1 847-249-1776
  address: 542 N Route 21
  Chicagoland's premier amusement park, noted for its many roller coasters and other thrill rides, as well as for the nation's largest carousel. Also includes Hurricane Harbor water park.

• The Gurnee Mills Outlet Mall

  phone: +1 847 263-7500
  address: 6170 Grand Ave
  Over 200 stores, 14 movie theatres and 20 places to eat.

• Gurnee Antique Market

  phone: +1-847-782-9094
  address: 5742 Northridge Dr
  More than 100 dealers rotate their wares through the store

Gurnee has a wide variety of chain and local restaurants and eateries.

• Five Guys

  phone: +1-847-855-1220
  address: 6310 Grand Ave, Ste 102
  Five Guys is a fast casual restaurant chain focused on hamburgers, hot dogs, and french fries.

• Salutos

  phone: +1-847-356-6900
  address: 7680 Grand Avenue
  Upscale Italian restaurant serving a wide variety of pizza, pasta, sandwiches, and unique entrees. Unlimited salad & bread-sticks can be had. One of the few non-chain restaurants in Gurnee.

• Portillo's

  phone: +1-847-264-5060
  address: 6102 W Grand Ave

• Tina's Italian Cafe and Bake Shop

  phone: +1-847-244-9001
  address: 5101 West Washington Street

• Comfort Inn Gurnee Hotel

  phone: +1 847 855-8866
  address: 6080 Gurnee Mills Circle E.

• Comfort Suites Gurnee Hotel

  phone: +1 847 782-0890
  address: 5430 Grand Avenue
  Located across the street from the Six Flags Great America Amusement Park providing hours of family entertainment. Near Gurnee Mills Outlet Mall.