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'''Great Lakes''' is one of two railroad stations in North Chicago Illinois, served by ]'s ]. The station is officially located at 3000 South Sheridan Road, is {{convert|32.2|mi|km}} away from ], the inbound terminus of the Union Pacific/North Line,<ref></ref> and also serves commuters who travel north to ]. In Metra's zone-based fare system, Great Lakes is in zone G. '''Great Lakes''' is one of two railroad stations in North Chicago Illinois, served by ]'s ]. The station is officially located at 3000 South Sheridan Road, is {{convert|32.2|mi|km}} away from ], the inbound terminus of the Union Pacific/North Line,<ref></ref> and also serves commuters who travel north to ]. In Metra's zone-based fare system, Great Lakes is in zone G.


It is named for the Great Lakes Naval Training Base in North Chicago and the City of North Chicago. It is named for the Great Lakes Naval Training Base in North Chicago and the City of North Chicago.


Parking is available at the end of Ohio Avenue which leads from the southern terminus of the ]. Like ], Great Lakes Station serves as a stop for the ]. Unlike Waukegan Station, however, the Naval training center surrounds much of Great Lakes Station, which is also located near the Shore Acres Country Club. Parking is available at the end of Ohio Avenue which leads from the southern terminus of the ]. Like ], Great Lakes Station serves as a stop for the ]. Unlike Waukegan Station, however, the Naval training center surrounds much of Great Lakes Station, which is also located near the Shore Acres Country Club.


The connection to the Pace bus system has a boarding location near the main entrance to the naval station, it is also a location for taxi pick ups, and drop offs. The connection to the Pace bus system has a boarding location near the main entrance to the naval station, it is also a location for taxi pick ups, and drop offs.
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Great Lakes
General information
Location3000 South Sheridan Road
Great Lakes, IL
Coordinates42°18′25″N 87°50′47″W / 42.3070°N 87.8464°W / 42.3070; -87.8464
Line(s)  Union Pacific North
Platforms2 side platforms
Tracks2
ConnectionsLocal Transit Pace Bus
Construction
ParkingYes
AccessibleYes
Other information
Fare zoneG
History
Opened1919
Services
Preceding station   Metra   Following station
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Great Lakes is one of two railroad stations in North Chicago Illinois, served by Metra's Union Pacific/North Line. The station is officially located at 3000 South Sheridan Road, is 32.2 miles (51.8 km) away from Ogilvie Transportation Center, the inbound terminus of the Union Pacific/North Line, and also serves commuters who travel north to Kenosha, Wisconsin. In Metra's zone-based fare system, Great Lakes is in zone G.

It is named for the Great Lakes Naval Training Base in North Chicago and the City of North Chicago.

Parking is available at the end of Ohio Avenue which leads from the southern terminus of the Amstutz Expressway. Like Waukegan Station, Great Lakes Station serves as a stop for the Great Lakes Naval Training Center. Unlike Waukegan Station, however, the Naval training center surrounds much of Great Lakes Station, which is also located near the Shore Acres Country Club.

The connection to the Pace bus system has a boarding location near the main entrance to the naval station, it is also a location for taxi pick ups, and drop offs.

Bus connections

Pace

  • 563 Great Lakes Naval Station

References

  1. Metra Railfan Tips - Union Pacific/North Line

External links

[[Category:Railway stations in Lake County, Illinois


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