Guests Love Our Hotel's Location in Waukegan, IL. Perfect for business and leisure travelers, the Candlewood Suites Chicago Waukegan hotel is among the most conveniently located hotels in Waukegan, Illinois, only five minutes from Interstate 94 and close to the Great Lakes Naval Base. Our hotel's guests find it convenient that downtown Chicago is just 45 minutes away and offers great entertainment and business opportunities. With companies like Abbott Laboratories, Cardinal Health Midwest Distribution Center and Abbvie nearby, our location accommodates business travelers well. Greenbelt Cultural Center is just minutes away and offers the perfect place to hold your business meetings or conferences. We have a 24 hour Business Center and free Internet access. Our hotel's location in Waukegan, Illinois surrounds you with a variety of attractions. Start the day by visiting Six Flags Great America or by strolling along a trail in Illinois Beach State Park. Begin your evening by watching a play at the Genesee Theatre. There are universities near the hotel's address in Waukegan, IL, and the adjacent Lake Michigan is home to the Great Lakes Naval Base. Our hotel's shuttle transportation is perfect for visiting a student or cadet, local business parks, navy graduations and Rosalind Franklin Univ. You can relax at our gazebo and cook juicy burgers on the gas grill, or pick up a quick and easy meal at the Candlewood Cupboard. We invite you to "Consider us Home!"