US Naval Base- Great Lakes, nearest train station?

Question

My long-time boyfriend is leaving for the Navy on September 5th.. When he graduates, I'm planning on taking a train to the base to see the graduation. What is the nearest train station to the base that I can take? I'm coming from Pennsylvania. (I'm not driving- I hate driving and I am nowhere near good with directions. =)]

Oh- and from the nearest train station, is there any type of transportation to the base I can take? I'm not exactly going to bring a bike with me or anything.. Thanks. =)

Answer 1

take amtrak  to union station in chicago ...tranfer to a METRA train ..theres a station at Great Lakes ..across the street from the Main Gate.  You"ll want the Union Pacific North Line train. Ive seen cabs waiting at the station for passengers.you shouldnt have any proplems finding tranportation .

http://metrarail.com/Sched/cnw_n/cnwn.sh...

http://metrarail.com/Sched/cnw_n/great_l...