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Gurnee

Illinois, United States · North America

About Gurnee

Gurnee sits on the route: 10 minutes from Waukegan, 59km from Route 66 - Chicago Start.

Gurnee is a town located in Illinois, United States. With a population of 31,056, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Gurnee sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Chicago time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Gurnee to your route.

About Gurnee

Warren Township High School (WTHS), or Warren, is a public four-year high school located in Warren Township, Lake County, Illinois, a northern suburb of Chicago, in Lake County, in Illinois. Because of size of the student body, the school is split across two campuses: the O'Plaine Road Campus in Gurnee for freshmen

Read more and sophomores, and the Almond Road Campus in Gages Lake for juniors and seniors. Both campuses, located about 4.5 miles (7.2 km) miles apart, have Gurnee postal addresses. It is the sole school of Warren Township High School District 121. The district headquarters is in the Almond Road campus.

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Where is Gurnee located?

Gurnee is located in Illinois, United States, North America. The coordinates are 42.3703 latitude, -87.9020 longitude.

What is the population of Gurnee?

Gurnee has a population of approximately 31,056 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
31,056
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Illinois
Timezone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
42.3703, -87.9020

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
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AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Gurnee

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Willis Tower (Sears Tower)

Iconic 110-storey Chicago skyscraper with a glass-floored Skydeck, once the tallest building in the world.

59 km · about 70 min drive

historic highway

Route 66 - Chicago Start

The 'Begin Route 66' sign on Adams Street at Michigan Avenue marks the start of the 2,448-mile Mother Road to Santa Monica: the classic photo stop before heading west.

59 km · about 70 min drive

museum

Art Institute of Chicago

One of the oldest and largest art museums in the US, renowned for its Impressionist collection and Grant Wood's American Gothic.

59 km · about 70 min drive

cafe

Lou Mitchell's

Serving double-yolk eggs and free Milk Duds since 1923, this Chicago diner beside the start of Route 66 is the traditional first breakfast of the Mother Road journey.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Gurnee

  • 59 kmRoute 66 - Chicago StartThe 'Begin Route 66' sign on Adams Street at Michigan Avenue marks the start of the 2,448-mile Mother Road to Santa Monica: the classic photo stop before heading west.

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