Directions

Enjoy a thrilling experience that's practically in your own backyard. Six Flags Great America is conveniently located between Chicago and Milwaukee, off I-94.

Our address is:
Six Flags Great America
542 N Route 21
Gurnee, IL 60031

FROM CHICAGO

Take I-94 or I-294 West. Exit on Grand Avenue (Rt. 132) east in Gurnee, Illinois. Six Flags is located immediately on the right.
Approximate driving time: 45 minutes.

FROM MILWAUKEE

Take I-94 East. Exit on Grand Avenue (Rt. 132) east in Gurnee, Illinois. Six Flags is located immediately on the right.
Approximate driving time: 45 minutes.

FROM WESTERN ILLINOIS AND IOWA

Take I-88 East to I-294 North in Illinois. Take I-294 North until it becomes I-94 West. Continue on I-94 West and exit on Grand Avenue (Rt. 132) east in Gurnee, Illinois. Six Flags is located on the right.
Approximate driving time: 3 hours.

FROM INDIANA AND MICHIGAN

Take Tri-State Hwy. 80/94 West. Continue into Illinois and take I-294 West. Stay on I-294 West until it becomes I-94 West. Continue on I-94 West and exit on Grand Avenue (Rt. 132) east in Gurnee, Illinois. Six Flags is located on the right.
Approximate driving time: 1 hour, 35 minutes.
OR Take the Skyway (I-90 West) through Chicago to the Dan Ryan Expwy. (I-90/94 West). Continue on I-90/94 West; it will become the Kennedy Expressway. 90/94 West near downtown Chicago. When 90/94 splits, continue on I-94 West and exit on Grand Avenue (Rt. 132) east in Gurnee, Illinois. Six Flags is located on the right.
Approximate driving time: 1 hour, 20 minutes.

FROM PEORIA/BLOOMINGTON

Take I-55 North to I-294 West. Take I-294 West until it becomes I-94 West. Continue on I-94 West and exit on Grand Avenue (Rt. 132) east in Gurnee, Illinois. Six Flags is located on the right.
Approximate driving time: 3 hours.

TRAVEL TIPS

The entrances to Six Flags Great America can get very busy in the peak summer months of July and August, especially right at park opening times (10am-11am). Try to arrive earlier in the morning to avoid back-ups.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

For information on bus schedules, please visit www.pacebus.com or call 312-322-7000. For train schedules, please visit www.metrarail.com or call (312) 322-6777 between 8am and 5pm CST, or (312) 838-7000 after 5pm CST.