Find Lake Forest motels from $43

By saving on your room price, you can enjoy more of the attractions in Lake Forest. Not-to-be-missed sights include Lake Michigan in Lake Forest, as well as Naval Base Great Lakes and Six Flags Great America in the area.

When you stay at a motel, you’re likely to find a free parking spot and an outdoor pool. With a stay at a motel, you’ll often have access to your room from an outside corridor overlooking the parking lot. Motels made their debut in the 1920s as convenient lodging for the weary traveler driving along America’s major roadways.

Here are some of Expedia customers’ favorite motels to choose from in the larger area. Motel 6 Elk Grove Village, IL - O’Hare is located 18 mi (29 km) from the heart of Lake Forest. Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Motel 6 Schiller Park, IL - Chicago O’Hare: Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like climate control. Central Lake Forest is 20.2 mi (32.6 km) away. Motel 6 Rolling Meadows, IL - Chicago Northwest: Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Located 15.1 mi (24.3 km) from the heart of Lake Forest. Motel 6 Elk Grove Village, IL: Central Lake Forest is 20.7 mi (33.3 km) away. Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like climate control. Motel 6 Prospect Heights, IL: 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from the heart of Lake Forest. Enjoy access to the business center, and freebies including WiFi and parking.

While you’re sightseeing in this family-friendly area, take time to enjoy its forests and lakeside. Visitors like Lake Forest for its shops. Favorite places in and around Lake Forest include Lake Michigan, Naval Base Great Lakes, and Six Flags Great America. Some outdoorsy places nearby include Forest Park Beach, Ravinia Park, and Chicago Botanic Garden. You’ll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Northbrook Sports Complex, Great Wolf Lodge Water Park, and Kohl Children’s Museum.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we’ve gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Lake Forest to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 69°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 30°F. Average annual precipitation for Lake Forest is 47 inches.

We’ve gathered some information about getting around Lake Forest to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive), which is located 10.3 mi (16.5 km) away from the city center. Otherwise, you can search for flights to Chicago O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD), which is 19.7 mi (31.8 km) away. To see more of the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at East Lake Forest Station or West Lake Forest Station.