Round Lake, IL

united states

Round Lake is a northern Illinois city straddling US Route 12, about 45 miles northwest of Chicago near the Wisconsin border. The main access is via I-94 to Route 12, with local connections on Routes 83 and 134. It's a popular day-trip destination from Chicago and serves travelers heading to Wisconsin. The city is named after its central 238-acre natural lake, which anchors local recreation.