Naval Station Great Lakes

Great Lakes, IL 60088 1 (847) 688-3500
Established:1911
Base Type: Navy
About
Naval Station Great Lakes( NAVSTA Great Lakes) is the home of the United States Navy ‘s only boot camp, located near North Chicago , in Lake County, Illinois. Important tenant commands include the Recruit Training Command,Training Support Center and Navy Recruiting District Chicago.Naval Station Great Lakes is the largest military installation in Illinois and the largest training station in the Navy. The base has 1,153 buildings situated on 1,628 acres and has 50 miles of roadway to provide access to the base’s facilities. Within the naval service, it has several different nicknames, including “The Quarterdeck of the Navy”,or the more derogatory “Great Mistakes”.
Directions
From the south, follow either I-94 (West) or I-294 (Tri-State tollway) toward Wisconsin. I-294, which is a toll road, is generally the less traveled of these two roads and would be the wiser choice during rush hour.I-94 and I-294 eventually converge about eight miles north of Chicago’s O’Hare airport.
I-94 (West) passes near downtown Chicago and continues in a northerly direction following the shoreline of Lake Michigan. As it passes through Chicago, I-94 includes portions of several named expressways (Bishop Ford,Dan Ryan, Kennedy, and Edens.At the north end of the Edens Expressway, one can either continue straight ahead onto U. S. 41 or exit onto a ramp and follow I-94 in a northwesterly direction. Either choice will work, but from that location, the shortest route to the Training Center is by continuing straight ahead, following the signs that say “U. S. 41 north to Waukegan”
If you choose to stay on I-94, you’ll find that you will soon merge together with I-294 near Deerfield Road. Both I-94 and U. S. 41 eventually intersect with Buckley Road (Route 137).
Turn east (right) onto Buckley Road and go a couple of miles to Great Lakes
From the north, the Training Center is easily reached from either I-94 or U. S. 41. Just turn left at Buckley Road (Route 137) and go east a couple of miles.
Once on Buckley Road, to reach the Recruit Training Command, turn right at Illinois Street.To reach the Main Gate, go under the train overpass at the end of Buckley Road and follow the signs.
Quick Reference
Religious Office
(847) 688-5610
Buckleys Dining
(847) 688-5723
Education
(847) 688-4681
Equal Opportunity Advisor
(575) 322-2785
Family Advocacy Program
(847) 688-3603
Public Affairs Office
(847) 688-2201
Finance Office
(847) 688-5535
Housing Office
(847) 688-3440
Legal Services
(847) 688-3805
Base Surroundings
Willis Tower
233 S Wacker Dr,
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 875-0066
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St,
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 742-1136
Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave,
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 595-7437
John Hancock Center
875 N Michigan Ave,
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 751-3680
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore Dr,
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 939-2438
Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan Ave,
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 443-3600
Purple Pig
500 N Michigan Ave,
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 464-1744
Girl & the Goat
809 W Randolph St,
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 492-6262
Trattoria No. 10
10 N Dearborn St #1,
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 984-1718
AMC River East 21
322 E Illinois St,
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 596-0333
Water Tower Place
835 N Michigan Ave,
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 440-3580
Medical Care
Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center
2470 Sampson Street Great Lakes, IL 60088
847-688-2469
The Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC) is a first-of-its-kind partnership between the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense (DoD), integrating all medical care into a federal health care facility with a single combined VA and Navy mission. We provide a full spectrum of health care for our patients, including full medical and surgical care, a large array of medical sub-specialties (cardiology, pulmonary, neurology, etc,), a variety of mental health services (acute and long-term care, post-traumatic stress disorder, homeless domiciliary care, alcohol/drug rehab, etc.), Community Living Center, as well as many other programs, at our campus in North Chicago, Illinois.
https://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/locations/FisherMedicalDentalClinic.asp#top
Frequently Called Numbers/ TRICARE
Main Line: (847) 688-2469
TRICARE
TRICARE partners with United Healthcare Military & Veterans as its regional contractor in the Western United States to provide health care services and support to beneficiaries.
TRICARE: https://www.tricare.mil
The Tricare Home Page allows access to Enroll in or Purchase a Plan, File or Check a Claim, View Referrals, Find a Health Care Provider, Change Your Primary Care Manager, Compare Plans, Manage Prescriptions and much more.
Nurse Advice Line TRICARE:(800) 874-2273 Opt 1.
The Nurse Advice Line is available to all TRICARE beneficiaries in the U.S., except those enrolled in US Family Health Plan. You can call the Nurse Advice Line 24/7, at no cost to you, to talk to a registered nurse who can: Answer your urgent care questions.
New to TRICARE: https://www.tricare.mil/Plans/New
Learn more about TRICARE- Watch an overview video & take free public TRICARE courses online.TRICARE Online: https://www.tricareonline.com/
You can make Primary Care appointments, check lab results and even order your pharmacy refills using TOL, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Contact: 1800-600-9332
TRICARE For Life: https://www.tricare.mil/tfl
Contact- (866) 773-0404 TRICARE for Life is your Medicare-wraparound coverage for TRICARE-eligible beneficiaries who have
Medicare Part A and B.
TRICARE for Life beneficiaries can receive care at military hospitals and clinics, but only on a space-available basis.
TRICARE Pharmacy Program: https://www.tricare.mil/pharmacy
The TRICARE Pharmacy Program provides the prescription drugs you need, when you need them, in a safe, easy, and affordable way.
Customer Service Community Directory: https://www.tricare.mil/bcacdcao/
The directory helps you connect with a Beneficiary Counseling
Base Listings
The numbers for Fairchild Air Force Base have low accuracy due to its unique utilization. Entire companies are rotated through on a regular basis, so large portions of the phone directory are subject to change without notice. Please contact the base operator at (509) 247-1212 if you experience any difficulty reaching your desired contact.
Name | Level Name | Phone |
---|---|---|
Child Development Center | CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER |
1 (847) 688-5662 |
Kids World | CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER |
1 (847) 832-9580 |
Program Administrator | CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER |
(847) 688-2110/129 |
(CDC) Resource & Referral | CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER |
1 (847) 688-3100 |
WIC Office-Great Lakes | Naval Station Great Lakes |
1 (847) 984-5250 |
Boys & Girls Clubs of Great Lakes | Naval Station Great Lakes |
1 (847) 688-5573 |
Naval Health Clinic - Dental | Naval Station Great Lakes |
1 (847) 688-4560 |
Welcome/Visitors Center | Naval Station Great Lakes |
1 (847) 688-3440 |
Auto Skills Center-Forrestal Village | Naval Station Great Lakes |
1 (847) 688-2457 |
Child Development Center | Naval Station Great Lakes |
1 (847) 688-5662 |
Relocation Assistance Program | Naval Station Great Lakes |
1 (847) 688-3603 |
Beneficiary Counseling Assistance Coordinators | Naval Station Great Lakes |
1 (847) 688-5328 |
Personal Property Office | Naval Station Great Lakes |
1 (847) 688-5371 |
Child Development Program Administrator | Naval Station Great Lakes |
1 (847) 688-2110 |
Finance Office | Naval Station Great Lakes |
1 (847) 688-5550 |
Barber Shops-Hair Care Center | Naval Station Great Lakes |
1 (847) 578-6211 |
Fitness Center | Naval Station Great Lakes |
1 (847) 688-5649 |
Non-Appropriated Funds | Naval Station Great Lakes |
1 (847) 688-2110 |
Armed Forces Bank | Naval Station Great Lakes |
1 (847) 473-5833 |
New Parent Support Program | Naval Station Great Lakes |
1 (847) 688-3603 |
Family Housing Office | Naval Station Great Lakes |
1 (847) 688-3440 |
Veterinary Treatment Facility | Naval Station Great Lakes |
1 (847) 688-5740 |
Family Child Care/Child Development Homes | Naval Station Great Lakes |
1 (847) 688-3100 |
Shopping Facilities | Naval Station Great Lakes |
1 (847) 578-6280 |
Installation Address & Information | Naval Station Great Lakes |
1 (847) 688-3300 |
Navy College Learning Center | Naval Station Great Lakes |
1 (847) 688-4681 |
Information and Referral | Naval Station Great Lakes |
1 (847) 688-3603 |
Religious Programs-Chaplain Department | Naval Station Great Lakes |
1 (847) 688-5610 |
Child Development Center School Age Care | Naval Station Great Lakes |
1 (847) 688-3100 |
Family Advocacy Program | Naval Station Great Lakes |
1 (847) 688-3603 |
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society | Naval Station Great Lakes |
1 (847) 688-6830 |
Family Center | Naval Station Great Lakes |
1 (847) 688-3603 |
Navy Federal Credit Union | Naval Station Great Lakes |
1 (888) 842-6328 |
Central Billeting Office/Gateway Suites & Inn | Naval Station Great Lakes |
1 (847) 688-2170 |
Navy Legal Assistance | Naval Station Great Lakes |
1 (847) 688-4753 |
Child Development Center Resource & Referral | Naval Station Great Lakes |
1 (847) 688-3100 |
Morale, Welfare and Recreation | Naval Station Great Lakes |
1 (847) 688-2110 |
Willow Glen Golf Course-Buckley's Restaurant and Lounge | Naval Station Great Lakes |
1 (847) 688-4593 |
Library | Naval Station Great Lakes |
1 (847) 688-4617 |
Loan Closet | Naval Station Great Lakes |
1 (847) 688-3603 |
Commissary | Naval Station Great Lakes |
1 (847) 688-2644 |
Information, Tickets and Travel-Student NEX | Naval Station Great Lakes |
1 (847) 688-3537 |
Personnel Support Detachment(Students) | Naval Station Great Lakes |
1 (847) 688-2767 |
Human Resources Office | Naval Station Great Lakes |
1 (847) 688-2222 |
Retirement Services | Naval Station Great Lakes |
1 (847) 688-3603 |
Transition Assistance Program | Naval Station Great Lakes |
1 (847) 688-3603 |
Forest City Residential Management | Naval Station Great Lakes |
1 (847) 689-4312 |
School Liaison Office | Naval Station Great Lakes |
1 (847) 688-5700 |
Personal Financial Management Program | Naval Station Great Lakes |
1 (847) 689-3603 |
Family Employment Readiness Program | Naval Station Great Lakes |
1 (888) 231-0714 |