Lighthouses Near Chicago, Illinois
There are 8 lighthouses within 60 miles of Chicago, and five of them are open to visit. The closest is Chicago Harbor Lighthouse, 4.1 mi away, and the best known nearby are Grosse Point Lighthouse and Indiana Harbor East Breakwater Lighthouse. You can climb the tower at Kenosha Lighthouse.
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Lighthouses you can visit near Chicago
Nearest first, with tours, a museum, an overnight stay or grounds open to walk. Hours change by season, so check before you go.
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All 8 lighthouses within 60 miles of Chicago
Distances are in a straight line from the city center; the drive is longer, and offshore lights are seen from the water or the shore.
- Chicago Harbor Lighthouse Illinois4.1 mi · Seen by boat or from shore
- Grosse Point Lighthouse Illinois15 mi · Grounds open
- Indiana Harbor East Breakwater Lighthouse Indiana16 mi · Private, not open
- Waukegan Harbor Lighthouse Illinois36 mi
- Michigan City East Lighthouse Indiana39 mi · Open to visitors
- Old Michigan City Lighthouse Indiana39 mi · Open to visitors
- Kenosha North Pier Lighthouse Wisconsin52 mi · Grounds open
- Kenosha Lighthouse Wisconsin52 mi · Open, climb the tower
Questions about lighthouses near Chicago
What is the closest lighthouse to Chicago?
Chicago Harbor Lighthouse is the closest, 4.1 mi away in a straight line. Next are Grosse Point Lighthouse (15 mi) and Indiana Harbor East Breakwater Lighthouse (16 mi).
How many lighthouses are near Chicago?
There are 8 lighthouses within 60 miles of Chicago, IL, 3 of them within 30 miles.
Which lighthouses near Chicago can you visit?
Five of the 8 are open for tours, a museum or a walk around the grounds. The nearest are Grosse Point Lighthouse (15 mi), Michigan City East Lighthouse (39 mi), Old Michigan City Lighthouse (39 mi) and Kenosha North Pier Lighthouse (52 mi). Hours change by season, so check before you go.
Can you climb a lighthouse near Chicago?
Yes. Kenosha Lighthouse (52 mi) opens its tower to climb, usually on set days and seasons.