Directions, Lodging and Site Information
Event Site
The event site is
Church of the Holy Family
25291 West Lehmann Blvd
Lake Villa, Illinois 60046The site is about 50 miles north of downtown Chicago.
Lodging and Crash Space
Longshoreman and Lodging Logistician:Marie la Fauconnier
email (preferred)
847-452-2032 after 6pm CentralLodging
We were not able to arrange a room block at an advantageous price for that weekend. However, there are several motels within an easy drive of site (under 10 miles). Current average internet prices are listed.
Closest to site:
Best Western Plus Antioch Hotel & Suites
$120-$125
350 Rte 173, Antioch, IL
4.3 mi N of site
(847) 395-3606
www.book.bestwestern.comLowest price and easy access from I-94 via the Grand Ave exit:
La Quinta Inn & Suites Chicago Gurnee
$79-$89
5688 Northridge Dr, Gurnee, IL
9.6 mi E of site
(847) 662-7600
www.laquintachicagogurnee.comExtended Stay America - Chicago - Gurnee
$64-$95
5724 Northridge Dr, Gurnee, IL
9.6 mi E of site
(847) 662-3060
www.extendedstayamerica.comAlso in the area:
Comfort Suites
$110-$120
1775 E Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, IL
8.1 mi SE of site
(847) 223-5050
www.comfortsuites.comHoliday Inn Gurnee Convention Center
$85-$89
6161 W Grand Ave, Gurnee, IL
9.0 mi E of site
(847) 336-6300
www.ihg.comFairfield Inn Chicago Gurnee
$94-$99
6090 Gurnee Mills Cir E, Gurnee, IL
9.0 mi E of site
(847) 855-8868
www.marriott.comCrash Space
We are still accepting requests for (and offers of!) crash space - please contact me by November 6 if you're looking for a place to stay!
Crash space requests must be received by November 1. Requests should include:
- *planned date/time of arrival and departure
- *number of people
- *number of vehicles
- *allergy concerns
- *accessibility concerns (i.e., will stairs be a problem)
- *space or special needs: need bed? need cot space? need a hunk of floor for a sleeping bag? bringing a small child? need fridge space?
- *phone number and best time to call if I have questions
Spaces will be assigned by November 8 and both the host and the guest will receive each others' contact info at that time.
More information will be forthcoming on lodgings options.
Post-Revel
The post revel will be held on site. For more details ...
Directions
Directions and travel updates from our hosts:
(The site is about 50 miles north of Chicago - about halfway between Chicago and Milwaukee, in fact. I-94 exit 132 is about 15 minutes from the site.)
(The Metra train, out of Chicago, runs to Fox Lake, also about 15 minutes away from site.)
From I-94, exit IL-132 (Grand Ave). There is on-going construction on the ramps but they *are* open. Most of the Gurnee motels are just off the interstate, some to the east and some to the west.
Once on IL-132, head west about 10 miles until you come to the T intersection with Route 59. Please watch your speed - the Lake Villa and Lindenhurst police are, um, known to be quite enthusiastic about enforcing the traffic laws in their areas, especially once you're past the Gurnee Mills mall area.
At the T intersection, turn left and go about a block. You'll see the church on your right and the community center just past it, sharing a parking lot. (The church address is on the side street but there's also an entrance from Rt. 59.) Look for the signs directing you into the parking area.
If you want to avoid tolls, follow US-41 instead of I-94 to Grand Ave.
Traffic info: www.lakecountypassage.com (they also have a mobile app) updates constantly, or WBBM AM780 has traffic reports every 10 minutes.