Getting Around Lake County
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Lake County Airport information
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Approximate taxi fare: $115 USD
Set about an hour north of Lake County, General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee County offers non-stop flights to more than 35 cities and one-stop connections to more than 160 cities worldwide. Passengers enjoy a number of dining and shopping options, as well as the airport’s Mitchell Gallery of Flight aviation museum. Milwaukee County Transit System bus service stops at the airport, and passengers can utilize a free shuttle bus from the airport to the Milwaukee Airport Rail Station, providing direct access to Amtrak’s Hiawatha service.
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Approximate taxi fare: $84 USD
One of the busiest airports in the United States, Chicago O’Hare International Airport is one hour south of Lake County. The 189-gate, four-terminal airport serves a dual hub for American Airlines and United Airlines and offers such amenities as business centers, power stations, public art exhibits, an urban garden, spas, and a yoga room. Passengers also enjoy more than 200 restaurants, shops, and service locations, as well as an automated transit system that connects the terminals and remote parking lots. You’ll find valet, hourly, daily, and long-term parking options here, as well as access to Pace bus service and Metra rail service.
Approximate taxi fare: $115 USD
Set about an hour north of Lake County, General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee County offers non-stop flights to more than 35 cities and one-stop connections to more than 160 cities worldwide. Passengers enjoy a number of dining and shopping options, as well as the airport’s Mitchell Gallery of Flight aviation museum. Milwaukee County Transit System bus service stops at the airport, and passengers can utilize a free shuttle bus from the airport to the Milwaukee Airport Rail Station, providing direct access to Amtrak’s Hiawatha service.
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Approximate taxi fare: $84 USD
One of the busiest airports in the United States, Chicago O’Hare International Airport is one hour south of Lake County. The 189-gate, four-terminal airport serves a dual hub for American Airlines and United Airlines and offers such amenities as business centers, power stations, public art exhibits, an urban garden, spas, and a yoga room. Passengers also enjoy more than 200 restaurants, shops, and service locations, as well as an automated transit system that connects the terminals and remote parking lots. You’ll find valet, hourly, daily, and long-term parking options here, as well as access to Pace bus service and Metra rail service.
Lake County Train information
Metra Commuter Rail
Serving all of northeast Illinois, Metra provides Lake County service aboard four commuter rail lines, totaling 32 train stations. Metra’s Union Pacific/North Line travels along the lakefront from Kenosha, Wisconsin to the Ogilvie Transportation Center in Chicago, while the North Central Service line travels from Antioch, Illinois in northwest Lake County to Chicago’s Union Station. The Milwaukee District North line travels from Fox Lake in northwest Lake County to Chicago’s Union Station, while the Union Pacific/Northwest Line runs through Lake County, traveling from Harvard in McHenry County to the Ogilvie Transportation Center in Chicago. Metra fare is based on a zone system. Passengers may purchase 10-ride tickets, unlimited weekend passes, or monthly unlimited passes in addition to one-way tickets.
Serving all of northeast Illinois, Metra provides Lake County service aboard four commuter rail lines, totaling 32 train stations. Metra’s Union Pacific/North Line travels along the lakefront from Kenosha, Wisconsin to the Ogilvie Transportation Center in Chicago, while the North Central Service line travels from Antioch, Illinois in northwest Lake County to Chicago’s Union Station. The Milwaukee District North line travels from Fox Lake in northwest Lake County to Chicago’s Union Station, while the Union Pacific/Northwest Line runs through Lake County, traveling from Harvard in McHenry County to the Ogilvie Transportation Center in Chicago. Metra fare is based on a zone system. Passengers may purchase 10-ride tickets, unlimited weekend passes, or monthly unlimited passes in addition to one-way tickets.
Lake County Ground information
Pace Suburban Bus System
Serving 130,000 daily riders along 240 routes and a 3,500-square-mile service area, Pace serves as the major bus system for the entire Chicago area, including Lake County. Pace provides both fixed route and paratransit service in Lake County; all of the 21 fixed route buses operate on weekdays, while 12 routes operate on Saturdays and two on Sundays. Regular one-way adult fare is $1.75.
Rental Cars
General Mitchell International Airport features Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty car rental service. Visitors can access Ace, Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Firefly, Hertz, National, Payless, and Thrifty rental car service at Chicago O’Hare International Airport.
Taxi
Visitors traveling to Lake County via General Mitchell International Airport should expect to pay approximately $35 to $65 in taxi fare, while those traveling via Chicago O’Hare International Airport should expect to pay about $30 to $60 in taxi fare.
Serving 130,000 daily riders along 240 routes and a 3,500-square-mile service area, Pace serves as the major bus system for the entire Chicago area, including Lake County. Pace provides both fixed route and paratransit service in Lake County; all of the 21 fixed route buses operate on weekdays, while 12 routes operate on Saturdays and two on Sundays. Regular one-way adult fare is $1.75.
Rental Cars
General Mitchell International Airport features Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty car rental service. Visitors can access Ace, Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Firefly, Hertz, National, Payless, and Thrifty rental car service at Chicago O’Hare International Airport.
Taxi
Visitors traveling to Lake County via General Mitchell International Airport should expect to pay approximately $35 to $65 in taxi fare, while those traveling via Chicago O’Hare International Airport should expect to pay about $30 to $60 in taxi fare.