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Gages Lake, IL

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A family-friendly suburb in the charming Finger Lakes region

Suburban Community Great Schools Family-Friendly Commuter Lake

Gages Lake is part of a growing suburban community in northern Illinois. Situated about 10 miles west of Lake Michigan and 11 miles south of the Wisconsin border, Gages Lake is great for families and renters who want a rental outside of Chicago but prefer a more laid-back locale. Proximity to surrounding lakes and ponds gives Gages Lake a unique outdoorsy feel, but there’s plenty of local and national restaurants, as well as shops and boutiques, to make running errands easy.

Residents of Gages Lake enjoy access to a top-notch school system, and nearby communities like Mettawa and Wildwood increase the community feel of this area of northern Illinois. Head east in the warmer months to enjoy all that the Great Lakes offers, or drive about 30 miles south along Interstate 94 and you can be in Downtown Chicago in just 40 minutes.

Transportation

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Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

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Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Woodland Elementary

Public

Grades 1-3

1,425 Students

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Laremont School

Public

Grades PK-12

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Laremont School

Public

Grades PK-12

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Laremont School

Public

Grades PK-12

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