Petite Lake Resort · Antioch, IL · Lake County · Chain O' Lakes
O'Hare → Petite Lake: 45 min · Chicago Loop → Petite Lake: 55 min
I-94 N → IL-173 W · Lake County, IL · Chain O' Lakes · Antioch, IL 60002
No long drives. No mountain passes. Just a straight shot up I-94 and a left turn at Antioch, and you're on the water.
Chicago guests come to PLR because it's the real thing. Not a resort hotel with a lake view. Not a condo by a retention pond. A private lakefront rental home on actual Chain O' Lakes waterfront, with everything included from the moment you arrive.
6-person Finnish-style Nordic cedar sauna with a lake-view window. Heat up to 160°F and plunge into Petite Lake. The wellness ritual Chicago spas can't offer.
Groomed sandy shoreline with swim buoys, beach loungers, and shaded picnic tables at the water. Your own beach, not shared with 200 hotel guests.
Bring your own boat or rent through our OTC Rentals partner. Trailer parking included. Direct access to 7+ lakes on the Chain O' Lakes system.
Chicago renters know how rare truly dog-friendly lakefront is. Well-behaved dogs of all sizes welcome at PLR with prior notice, lake swimming, and pet trails nearby.
No rental line. No paddle sport shop. Just grab a kayak from the dock and explore the Chain before breakfast. Complimentary for all guests.
S'mores, sunset, stars. No room service charge, no minibar markup, just a fire pit stocked and ready at the water's edge every night.
PLR is a natural escape for North Shore and northwest suburb residents who want a quick weekend reset without the Friday-night traffic of Michigan or Wisconsin. If you live anywhere on the North Shore or northwest corridor, you're 30 to 40 minutes from the dock.
From Evanston, take US-41 N straight to Antioch, under 40 minutes. From Barrington or Crystal Lake, head north on US-14 or IL-59, 35 to 45 minutes depending on your starting point. From Schaumburg or Palatine, I-290 W to IL-53 N or IL-59 N, about 45 to 55 minutes. You're practically neighbors.
Chicago's seasons are extreme, and PLR has the right answer for every one of them.
Sandy beach, swim area, kayaks, boat launch, and long July evenings by the fire pit. The full Chain O' Lakes summer experience, 45 minutes from Chicago.
October foliage turns Petite Lake into a mirror of gold and amber. Sauna sessions in crisp air, boat rides through quiet channels, and the Chain at its most peaceful.
Nordic cedar sauna at 160°F followed by a plunge in Petite Lake. Ice fishing, snowmobile trails nearby, and the Chain O' Lakes in a state of total winter stillness.
The first warm weekends of the year on the water. Spring bird migrations, lower mid-week rates, and the Chain coming alive before the summer crowds arrive.
Chicago lake weekenders often look at South Haven, Holland, or Saugatuck on Lake Michigan, beautiful towns, great beaches. They're also 2.5 to 3.5 hours from Chicago, require crossing into Michigan, and fill up fast in summer. Petite Lake Resort is 45 minutes away. Same lake air. Same fire pit. Same dock. A fraction of the drive.
All three properties are within 5 miles of each other on the Chain O' Lakes, 45–55 minutes from Chicago. Different vibes. Same water access.
Nordic cedar sauna, private boat launch, 5 vacation homes on Petite Lake. Best for groups and families wanting the full lake package. 45 min from O'Hare.
Chicago Getaway →100-year-old cypress wood cottages, 480ft sandy beach, hot tub, wedding venue. Historic character on Petite Lake. 50 min from O'Hare.
Chicago Getaway →Two private homes on secluded Grass Lake, no shared guests. Cedar sauna, digital detox, private boat slips. 55 min from O'Hare.
Chicago Getaway →45 minutes from O'Hare. Private beach, Nordic cedar sauna, boat launch, dog-friendly. Petite Lake Resort on the Chain O' Lakes, Lake County's closest waterfront resort to Chicago.
