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By The Way Motel Lake Bluff

2.0 star property

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
Exterior
Aerial view
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Interior
Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Bathroom

Reviews

2.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$205
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar

Explore the area

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123 Skokie Hwy, Lake Bluff, IL, 60044
  • Place, Asylum Skate Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Middlefork Savanna Forest Preserve
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Naval Base Great Lakes
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Lake Bluff

At By The Way Motel Lake Bluff you'll be 4.4 km (2.7 mi) from Lake Michigan and 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Asylum Skate Park. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi and free high-speed Internet. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Lake Bluff motel include Naval Base Great Lakes and Six Flags Great America.

What's nearby

  • Asylum Skate Park - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Middlefork Savanna Forest Preserve - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Naval Base Great Lakes - 3 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Six Flags Great America - 11 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Wrigley Field - 43 min drive - 55.4 km

Getting around

  • Lake Bluff Station - 3 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Luke's of Lake Bluff - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bluffington's Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Silo Restaurant - ‬14 min walk

About this property

By The Way Motel Lake Bluff

Free self parking is available.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
By The Way Motel Lake Bluff offers 20 accommodations with air conditioning. This Lake Bluff motel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a Wi-Fi speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash.

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at By The Way Motel Lake Bluff?

Yep, By The Way Motel Lake Bluff has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at By The Way Motel Lake Bluff?

As of 14 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at By The Way Motel Lake Bluff on 15 Mar 2026 start from NZ$205, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to By The Way Motel Lake Bluff?

The closest beach to By The Way Motel Lake Bluff is Rosewood Beach (15.3 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at By The Way Motel Lake Bluff?

No, By The Way Motel Lake Bluff does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at By The Way Motel Lake Bluff?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at By The Way Motel Lake Bluff?

No, pets are not allowed.

By The Way Motel Lake Bluff Reviews

Reviews

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2.0/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Kenneth

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were never able to check in. We arrived at the motel at 6:30pm. No one was available to check us in. There was a sign posted outside the office saying that check in was only from 3 to 4pm. We lost the money we had paid for the room, and had to find another hotel to stay in. A drug addict who was staying in one of the rooms was wandering around in the parking lot. He scared my wife.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025