Great Lakes Naval Station

Category: Naval base in North Chicago, Illinois

Address: 3355 Illinois St, North Chicago, IL 60088, USA

Phone: +18476883500

Opening hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours

Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: Open 24 hours

Saturday: Open 24 hours

Reviews

Elija Guzmun

Sep 6, 2022

This is where boys become men and men then become Sailors. I'm unbelievably proud to have started my Navy career here.

Alex Yashchuk

Aug 26, 2022

Well kept Military Base. Full of service members (mostly sailors, obvisouly). Great all around community.

John Soroka

May 18, 2022

Phenomenal experience during the 3rd Iteration of NSI in summer of 2021. Beautiful and spacious campus, vast green fields, and air conditioned living quarters. The food in the chow halls was some of the best I have ever ate - apple and peach oatmeal for breakfast, fish and potatoes or lobster bisque for lunch, and grilled chicken and vegetables for dinner, among many of the foods the kitchen staff provided. The best part? Hearing the various recruit divisions calling cadence while we marched or were PTing, and soon singing "Hey Sailor" and "Sailors at War" ourselves. Shoutout Chief Miles, GySgt Martinez, the A-01 MI's, and Bravo Co. who made this experience legendary!

Raysa Suero

Apr 6, 2022

My son just joined the Navy I hope his dreams come true and he can come home a full Marine

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Questions & Answers

Do they have a famcamp with a tent area?

Stern Flurry | Jul 29, 2022
William Rosete | Jul 29, 2022

There is a camp and RV area by the lakefront. See mwr for a pass. It's open to dod employees, active duty, reserves and retirees.

my brudda needs to know what address for navy credit card is, you think is this one? also what is his phone numba?

Thomas Foreman | Oct 27, 2020
Chuck Sanborn | Oct 27, 2020

Try www.navyfederal.org for the Navy Federal Credit Union.

Best motel/hotel around the recruit center?

David Brotsch | Oct 28, 2019
Richard Reed | Oct 28, 2019

Really dont know sorry but if you get one close to the base it will probably cost you more

Do you have an RV Camp Ground inside the base?

Humberto Mares | Oct 28, 2018
Gabriel, Jr. Murphy | Oct 28, 2018

Their maybe several campgrounds around the base call mwr operations for details..

Which airport is closer? Ohare or midway

Frank Dinatale | Oct 6, 2022
Chris Kramer | Oct 6, 2022

O'Hara is closer. Depending on the cost Milwaukee is definitely more convenient in every way.

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IS CHRISTOPHER GEORGE RAY OR NELSON SMITH WORKING AT THE GREAT LAKE NAVAL BASE IN NORTH CHICAGO, IL.?

Sammy Campos | Sep 27, 2022
Alex Yashchuk | Sep 27, 2022

Call the bases main number and ask.

When the cadets graduate how many people from the family are allowed And do they need proof of vaccination

Theresa Najdzion | Oct 27, 2021
Teye Reuben Kwako | Oct 27, 2021

Before the Pandemic, a recruit is allowed up to 5 family members. My instincts tells me 3 people should be okay because of social distance regulations but you don't need a proof of vaccination. Facial coverings is a must on all government installations.

Is this where they get sent to boot camp?

Walker Bell | Oct 27, 2021
Aoquesth 'Ariah Miller' | Oct 27, 2021

Yes

How far is the midwest airport from the navy base

Vernita Hunt | Oct 27, 2020
Yvette Jackson-Adams | Oct 27, 2020

Are you talking about Midway airport if you are it is an hour and five minutes and about 56 miles

Are visitors welcome on the base to take pictures for say the architecture of the building's or to talk about the citizen job opportunities

David Kent | Oct 27, 2020
Sean Schilling | Oct 27, 2020

No very secure and it should stay secured to protect our sailors

How do I get my military discount for my husband's veterans status

sheila jackson | Oct 27, 2020
Virginia Ann Haltom | Oct 27, 2021

It is my Father i am asking about. He joind when he was 20 born 08/13/1925 served all the way to 2400 May 1946

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How far is naval base from Chicago north

Barbara Rivera | Oct 27, 2020
John Love | Oct 27, 2020

North chicago, I was with seals there including mark when he died, was tragic time.

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Do they have Navy Helicopters here?

Curtis Vines II | Oct 27, 2020
Tyler Brooks | Oct 27, 2020

No it's a curriculum training Base

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When are they able to use there phones ?

Tahlia Rodriguez | Oct 28, 2019
Richard Reed | Oct 28, 2019

After about the first week .it also depends on your company commander. Good luck

What are the visiting hours?

Hannah Williams | Oct 28, 2019
G.E. M | Oct 28, 2019

There aren't really visiting hours per se. If you know a Sailor or servicemember staying on board the Naval Station, they can sponsor visitors on the base with a photo ID. The pass and ID office has hours they are open posted on the building, which is located near the main gate.

Where are the graduations held

Nanette Brodeur | Oct 28, 2018
G.E. M | Oct 28, 2018

Boot camp graduations are held Friday morning 46 out of 52 weeks per year at Recruit Training Command located aboard Naval Station Great Lakes, IL 60088.

Hotels near here my son is going to boot camp . we plain to go to his graduation

Andrew Wheeler | Oct 28, 2018
Drew Insatia_bull | Oct 28, 2018

There is quite a few. My suggestion would be to do a search , but you'll find: Red Roof Inn Navy Gateway Howard Johnson Navy Lodge Holiday Inn and Suites So find one in your price range.... Congrats on your Sailor!

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