Title: By The Way Motel Lake Bluff - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=123081952&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # By The Way Motel Lake Bluff Motel in Lake Bluff with free parking ## Photo gallery for By The Way Motel Lake Bluff ![Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking - By The Way Motel Lake Bluff (Lake Bluff)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123090000/123082000/123081952/e5ce2b81.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Bathroom - By The Way Motel Lake Bluff (Lake Bluff)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123090000/123082000/123081952/54baed68.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - By The Way Motel Lake Bluff (Lake Bluff)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123090000/123082000/123081952/be17d872.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Aerial view - By The Way Motel Lake Bluff (Lake Bluff)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123090000/123082000/123081952/48fb7a72.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Interior - By The Way Motel Lake Bluff (Lake Bluff)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123090000/123082000/123081952/f9f45ff5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located close to Lake Michigan, By The Way Motel Lake Bluff has plenty to offer. 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380 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking ![Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123090000/123082000/123081952/e5ce2b81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Mini-fridge Private bathroom Microwave - 450 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Queen Beds ### View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking ![Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123090000/123082000/123081952/e83e3bd1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Mini-fridge Private bathroom Microwave - 400 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ## You may also like Ad ![Reception](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/3000000/2080000/2079000/2078924/b6120a34_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Hilton Garden Inn Naperville/Warrenville Warrenville - 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[Visit our Lake Bluff travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Lake-Bluff.dx181502) [View more Motels in Chicago](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Motels.d178248-aaMotels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C42.28353%2C-87.87011&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nOsMqTXSP20HAD_RP4k1qgRdAWw=) 123 Skokie Hwy, Lake Bluff, IL, 60044 ### What's nearby - Asylum Skate Park \- 1 min drive \- 1.8 km - Middlefork Savanna Forest Preserve \- 2 min drive \- 2.2 km - Naval Base Great Lakes \- 3 min drive \- 3.9 km - Six Flags Great America \- 11 min drive \- 14.8 km - Wrigley Field \- 43 min drive \- 55.1 km ### Getting around - Lake Bluff Station - 3 min drive - Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 26 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive - ‪Luke's of Lake Bluff - ‬2 min drive - ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬10 min walk - ‪Panera Bread - ‬17 min walk - ‪The Silo Restaurant - ‬14 min walk ## About this property ### By The Way Motel Lake Bluff Motel near Lake Michigan By The Way Motel Lake Bluff provides everything you need. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## By The Way Motel Lake Bluff Reviews 2.0 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 2.0 Staff & service ### 4.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ## Reviews ### 2/10 Terrible #### Kenneth Dec 27, 2025 Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities We were never able to check in. We arrived at the motel at 6:30pm. No one was available to check us in. There was a sign posted outside the office saying that check in was only from 3 to 4pm. We lost the money we had paid for the room, and had to find another hotel to stay in. A drug addict who was staying in one of the rooms was wandering around in the parking lot. He scared my wife. ##### Kenneth Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025