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About Round Lake Heights, IL

Round Lake Heights is a small Lake County city about 45 miles northwest of Chicago, accessible via I-94 north to Route 120 west. Most residents commute south on Routes 83 or 12 to larger job centers. Waukegan National Airport sits 10 miles southeast via Route 120. The flat prairie terrain makes for easy year-round driving, though winter snow can create delays. The city draws its water from deep municipal wells tapping local groundwater aquifers.

Where is Round Lake Heights, IL on the map?

Round Lake Heights, IL is in United States, at 42.386, -88.104 - about 25 km north-west of Vernon Hills, IL.

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What is the closest airport to Round Lake Heights, IL?

The closest airport to Round Lake Heights, IL is General Mitchell International Airport, 82 km (about 1 h 6 min by car). Other airports nearby: Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

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