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By The Way Motel Lake Bluff

2.0 star property
Motel near Lake Michigan in Lake Bluff

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Free WiFi
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Exterior
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Interior
Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Shower, towels, soap, shampoo

Reviews

2.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 380 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Lake Bluff

In Lake Bluff .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Lake Bluff motel, you'll find Lake Michigan and Asylum Skate Park. Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science and Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Asylum Skate Park - 1 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Middlefork Savanna Forest Preserve - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Naval Base Great Lakes - 3 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Six Flags Great America - 11 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Wrigley Field - 43 min drive - 34.4 miles

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

Motel near Lake Michigan in 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 WiFi speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

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 transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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.

Property 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

How close is By The Way Motel Lake Bluff to the airport?

By The Way Motel Lake Bluff is 20.6 mi (26-min drive) away from the Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Mar 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at By The Way Motel Lake Bluff on Mar 19, 2026 start from $116, 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.

Does By The Way Motel Lake Bluff have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at By The Way Motel Lake Bluff.

How close is By The Way Motel Lake Bluff to the beach?

This motel is 5.9 mi (10-min drive) from Independence Grove Beach and 7 mi (18-min drive) from Forest Park Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does By The Way Motel Lake Bluff offer free breakfast?

By The Way Motel Lake Bluff does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at By The Way Motel Lake Bluff?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but American Place Casino (8-min drive) and The Temporary by American Place (8-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at By The Way Motel Lake Bluff?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at By The Way Motel Lake Bluff?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does By The Way Motel Lake Bluff have a pool?

By The Way Motel Lake Bluff does not have a pool.

Does By The Way Motel Lake Bluff have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is By The Way Motel Lake Bluff to downtown Lake Bluff?

By The Way Motel Lake Bluff is 1.4 mi away from Lake Bluff.

By The Way Motel Lake Bluff Reviews

Reviews

2.0
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 1 reviews

2.0/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Kenneth

Traveled 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