U.S. Naval Base – Great Lakes, IL

The Great Lakes Naval Station, home to the Naval Service Training Command, is the largest military installation in Illinois and the largest training center in the Navy. The base is located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, 35 miles north of Chicago and a 15-minute drive from AmeriSuites Vernon Hills. As a Great Lakes Naval Base hotel, AmeriSuites is ideal for transferring military personnel and visitors to the base.

The naval station was founded in 1911 and has more than 1,100 buildings on about 1,600 acres of land. It also features the Recruit Training Command, which graduates recruits every week. To find out more, contact the Training Command at (847) 688-2405, or visit their website at http://www.nsgreatlakes.navy.mil/rtc.htm.

The Great Lakes base also includes the Naval Education and Training Command, Naval Hospital and other resources. It’s located at 2205 Depot Drive in Great Lakes, Illinois.

Guests attending a graduation or just visiting the base can also experience all the attractions in and around Lake County, Illinois, including Six Flags Great America, Gurnee Mills Mall and more. Lake Michigan offers swimming, skiing, boating and other water activities throughout the summer, as well as ice fishing, skating and more in the winter months.

When you come to U.S. Naval Base in Great Lakes, IL, enjoy convenience and comfort at AmeriSuites Vernon Hills, a Great Lakes Naval Base hotel less than 9 miles from the station. Book your stay at AmeriSuites Vernon Hills or call (847) 918-1400.