Transportation
 Beach Park is linked to other lakeshore
communities by a Pace bus line running along
Sheridan Road, and the Metra Chicago & North
Western/North Line with stations in Waukegan and
Zion. Access to Chicago and Milwaukee can also be
attained via Interstate 94.
Pace Bus Line
847-364-PACE (7223) - Pace is the premier
suburban transit provider, quickly moving people
to work and school safely and efficiently. The
backbone of Chicago's suburbs, Pace serves 130,000
daily riders with 240 routes, 450 vanpools and
many Dial-a-Ride programs. Pace covers 3,500
square miles and is the 14th largest bus service
in North America.
Metra Train
312-322-6777
- Flexible schedules and convenient connections
make Metra, northeast Illinois' commuter rail
system, great for family travel to recreation and
fun. Ten--Ride Ticket saves 15% over one-way fares
and can be shared by people riding together. Plus
on weekends, the $5 Weekend Pass is good for
unlimited rides on all Metra lines. And with
Family Fares, you can take children under 12 along
for free. (Pricing information can change without
notice. Please check site for current rates.)
Waukegan Regional Airport - The Waukegan
Regional Airport is a general aviation facility
categorized by the FAA as a "reliever airport" for
Chicago's O'Hare International. In this roll we
aim to provide efficient handling of private,
corporate, business, executive and governmental
aircraft that choose to operate in Northeast
Illinois and Southeast Wisconsin. With the 6,000
foot runway, Instrument Landing System, Manned Air
Traffic Control Tow0er, and even a US Customs
office which provides clearances for direct
international arrivals, Waukegan Regional Airport
has reached prominence as a base of operations for
"Chicagoland's Fortune 500 Flyers."
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)-
O'Hare International Airport offers more
connections to more cities, more often than any
other airport in the world. Voted the "Best
Airport in North America" by readers of Business
Traveler International for seven consecutive years
(1998 - 2004), it's no wonder that more than
190,000 smart travelers make O'Hare their airport
of choice every day. About 32 miles.
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) -
General Mitchell International Airport is a
medium-hub airport owned and operated by Milwaukee
County. Mitchell's 13 airlines offer roughly 252
daily departures (plus 252 daily arrivals).
Approximately 90 cities are served nonstop or
direct from Mitchell International. It is the
largest airport in Wisconsin, as well as being a
convenient alternative to O'Hare International
Airport for those in northern Illinois. The
airport terminal is open 24 hours a day. Use the
Terminal Guide link to check ticket counter hours
for individual airlines. About 36 miles.
Taxi Services - USA Taxi, 847-746-5644 or I-Ride
Transportation, 847-689-1050 (other options
available)
Limousine Service - Gibson Limo, 847-746-6633
(other options available)
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