Directions

Due to renewed road construction, please follow the below directions to the harbor which will bypass both the roadwork as well as save from paying a toll. If you however prefer to program a GPS, you may use the address - 46 East Madison, Waukegan, 60085 - but this address will most likely still take you through the roadwork.

From the South (city of Chicago):

Take 94 West (it's actually north for this stretch) out of the city. Just North of the Willow and then Dundee Road exits, be sure to follow signs for US-41 North. This means you stay in the left lanes and do not enter the "Edens Spur". After about 16 miles, exit Washington Street East and stay on for 2.5 miles. You will have passed Waukegan Administration buildings and parts of downtown where you will come to Genesee Street. Take a left at Genesee then take a right at Grand. After the bridge at the T-intersection go right on Pershing then left at Clayton and right at Harbor Place. There should be parking on your right shortly after you have made the right turn on Harbor Place (and a park and the Harbor will be on your left).

From the West or South outside of the City of Chicago:

If your most direct route north from these areas such as 88 East which takes you to 294 North then proceed and then exit route 120 Belvidere Road and head east.

When on route 120 Belvidere Road and heading east, travel about 3 miles and go left (north) on Pershing when you come to the T-interesection at the lakefront in Waukegan. Go 1/4 mile north then take a right on Madison and free parking will be on the left by the park or the right by the large white building. 

From the North:

Shortly south of the state line and as you enter Illinois on 94, follow signs for 41 South and exit Washington Street and then follow directions as written for "From the South (City of Chicago).

Once you have Arrived: There is only one main pier that goes out to the charter boats. Make your way out on the main pier - there will be walkways off to the left and right off the main pier where the slips are. You will take the third walkway on your right - bear in mind the first walkway is immediately after you get on the main pier so don't forget to count that one. I am off to the right on the third walkway and three boats over in slip F6. Don't hesitate to ask anybody on any other boats where I am if you feel you aren't in the right area. We're friendly and happy to help. Feel free to call Captain Rick at 773-791-7990 on his cell if you are running late or are uncertain where the harbor or boat is.

Make sure you give yourself enough travel time and it's best to arrive early to buy or fill-out your licenses and any last minute items you may have forgotten. As a courtesy to all of our customers, we need to run a tight schedule with all of our charters therefore it is your responsibility to arrive on time.

Train:

The Metra Union Pacific North line - Chicago to Kenosha - also makes it very easy for customers not wanting to drive and the Waukegan train station is located just a short walk from the harbor. A one way fare from the downtown Chicago Ogilvie Station at 500 West Madison (Madison & Canal) to Waukegan Harbor is less than $6 and we encourage people to strongly consider this option. Please consult the metrarail website for schedules.