The Deer Path Inn is easily accessible by the major roadways north and of Chicago and east-west from Lake Michigan. View our directions and don’t hesitate to contact us should you have any questions.
Local Transportation
Taxi cabs are available 24 hours a day. It is best to call in advance for taxi service as it is not local and must be dispatched. The Metra train line is within walking distance, 2-1/2 blocks away. It has service running between Kenosha Wisconsin to the north and Chicago to the south.
Parking Information
We have free indoor parking in our underground garage and also in our outdoor parking lot. We provide complimentary parking permits, as well, for the city parking lots a block-and-a-half away in the event that our lots are full.
Tourist Information
Please feel free to inquire at the Front Desk reception area regarding tourist attractions and information. In addition, the Lake Forest Chamber of Commerce, located at 695 N. Western Avenue, 847-234-4282, would happily assist you with any questions you may have and is conveniently within walking distance, approximately 2 blocks away.
A list of area attractions is available here.
Local Cities & Distances
| Chicago, Illinois | 30 miles from Lake Forest |
| Milwaukee, Wisconsin | 60 miles from Lake Forest |
Airports & Distances
For driving directions, please contact our Front Desk staff or visit Google Maps.
| Chicago O’Hare Intl. Airport |
36 min. | 25.27 miles | 1000 W. O’Hare Chicago, IL 60666 |
| Gary Regional Airport |
1 Hr 4 min. | 56.09 miles | 6001 Industrial Highway Gary, IN 40406 |
| General Mitchell Intl. Airport |
1 Hr 5 min. | 54.34 miles | 300 S. Howell Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53207 |
| Midway Airport | 57 min. | 41.48 miles | 5700 S. Cicero Avenue Chicago, IL 60638 |
| Palwaukee Municipal Airport |
23 min. | 15.51 miles | 1020 Plant Road Wheeling, IL 60090 |
| Waukegan Regional Airport | 30 | 15 | 3580 North McAree Road Waukegan, IL 60087 |
From Chicago
Take I90/94 to the Kennedy/Endens Expressway junction. Take the I94 (Edens) west
it will merge with North 41 past the botanic gardens. From there it is about 10-15 minutes
before exit at Deer Path Road, which is 1/4 mile north of the traffic light at Route 60.
Turn right onto Deer Path, going east.
After about 1 mile, turn right at the third stoplight, which is Green Bay Road.
Proceed south on Green Bay for one short block to Illinois Road.
Turn left (east) onto Illinois.
Deer Path Inn is located on the second block on the right hand side.
There is parking on the east side of the building, both above ground and underground.
255 East Illinois Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
From O’Hare International Airport
When leaving O’Hare, take the Milwaukee exit sign and follow the ramp to Interstate 294
Continue on 294 to Route 60 (Townline Road). I294 changes to I94 at Lake Cook Road.
Take Route 60 right (east) to the stoplight at Route 43 (Waukegan Road).
Turn left (north) on 43 to the first light, which is Deer Path Road.
Turn right (east) on Deer Path and follow it to the third stoplight, which is Green Bay Road.
Turn right (south) on Green Bay and proceed for one block to Illinois Road.
Turn left (east) onto Illinois.
Deer Path Inn is located on the second block on the right hand side.
There is parking on the east side of the building, both above ground and underground.
255 East Illinois Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
From Milwaukee
Take Interstate 94 east to exit for Route 60 (Townline Road).
Take Route 60 to the left (east) until the light at Route 43 (Waukegan Road).
Turn left (north) on Route 43 (Waukegan Road) to the first traffic light, which is Deer Path Road.
Turn right on Deer Path (east) and follow it to the third stoplight, which is Green Bay Road.
Turn right (south) on Green Bay and proceed for one short block to Illinois Road.
Turn left (east) on Illinois.
Deer Path Inn is located on the second block on the right hand side.
There is parking on the east side of the building, both above ground and underground.
255 East Illinois Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
From Waukegan Road
Take Waukegan Road north or south to the stoplight at Deer Path Road.
Go east on Deer Path to the third stoplight, which is Green Bay Road.
Turn right (south) on Green Bay and proceed one short block to Illinois Road.
Turn left (east) on Illinois. Deer Path Inn is located on the second block on the right hand side.
There is parking on the east side of the building, both above ground and underground…
255 East Illinois Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
