If you’re seeking a meeting location that’s affordable, engaging, rich with natural beauty, and designed to make planning easier, Lake County, Illinois, delivers.
Located just north of Chicago and home to 200 lakes and rivers, 23 miles of stunning Lake Michigan shoreline, and 30,000 acres of forest preserves, Lake County is the perfect backdrop for any agenda. And once the day’s sessions wrap up, the fun ramps up—think memorable attractions, diverse dining, unique shopping, and exciting events that keep attendees engaged long after the last breakout.
Your Partner in Planning
Lake County’s dedicated team of meeting professionals is ready to support you at every step. They can coordinate site inspections, secure proposals and room blocks, provide complimentary visitor guides, and even help with entertainment and after-hours programming—saving you time and elevating your program’s impact.
Spaces That Fit Every Style of Meeting
With nearly 9,000 guest rooms throughout the region, Lake County provides accommodations and venues suited for everything from executive retreats and corporate trainings to trade shows and team-building events. A few standout options include:
- Lincolnshire Marriott Resort—Set on 175 wooded acres with 50,000 square feet of meeting space and an 18-hole PGA championship golf course, the resort is ideal for blending business with recreation.
- Illinois Beach Hotel (Zion)—The only hotel in Illinois located directly along Lake Michigan’s sandy shoreline, the property features 92 rooms, many with stunning lakefront balconies.
- Great Wolf Lodge (Gurnee)—This Northwoods-themed property features 414 suites, a massive indoor water park, on-site dining, and flexible meeting spaces for groups of 20 to 250.
- The Forester A Hyatt Place Hotel (Lake Forest)—This hotel is a boutique, upscale option that offers 4,500 square feet of modern event space.
Additional full-service hotels include the Hyatt Regency Deerfield, Chicago Marriott Suites Deerfield, and Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago North Shore Deerfield; plus the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Libertyville–Mundelein, The Ten Hotel Gurnee, and the charming Inn on Sheridan in Zion.
Easy to Reach, Easy to Navigate
Lake County sits conveniently between Chicago and Milwaukee along Interstate 94—just 30 miles from O’Hare International Airport and 45 miles from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport. For attendees heading into the city, four Metra train lines connect Lake County communities to downtown Chicago in under an hour.
For exclusive discounts and offers and a unique meeting experience your attendees will talk about long after they head home, check out VisitLakeCounty.org/Meetings-and-Retreats.
