Chicago Community & Neighborhood Information

Distance to Downtown Chicago:

42 miles

Average Drive Times:

60 minutes to Chicago Loop
50 minutes to O’Hare Airport
40 minutes to Mitchell Field

Express Train Commute to Loop:

66 minutes

Grayslake is a small town positioned for residential and industrial expansion. Active citizens have developed the Greenway Corridor Plan intended to create an environmentally conscious span of protected open space around the Grayslake area.

Transportation

Access to the Tri-State Tollway is less than five miles east of town. Metra commuter trains reach the Chicago Loop in about 71 minutes. Bus service is available.

Schools

Districts 46 and 50 serve elementary students, who move on to Grayslake High School in District 127. St. Gilberts Catholic elementary school also serves the community. The College of Lake County is a comprehensive community college located within the village.

Recreation

Preservation plans will result in 3,000 acres of forest preserves in an effort to protect open space. Numerous lakes and ponds promote boating and fishing. Grayslake is home to the Lake County Fair Grounds, featuring such attractions as rodeos, demolition derbies and the Miss Lake County beauty pageant.

Shopping

Grayslake has a variety of local shopping opportunities. The area’s retailers feature antique shops, a wedding shop, and a variety of dining locations. The County Faire Plaza shopping center is located within the village. Gurnee Mills, a regional super-mall with nearly two miles of retail and manufacturing outlets is located 30 minutes from Grayslake.