Public Transportation

Metra Rail

For train routes and timetables, please visit the Metra Rail website.

Metro Union Pacific North Line

The Metro Union Pacific North Line runs from Chicago, Illinois to Kenosha, Wisconsin. After exiting the train, walk up the hill, then go two blocks west to the Washington Street entrance of the Lake County Courthouse.

Pace Bus

For bus routes and timetables, please visit the Pace Bus website.

Bus Routes

The following bus routes service the various court facilities.

Lake County Courthouse Complex

18 N County Street, Waukegan

The downtown bus stop is at the corner of Genesee and Washington.

• Route 561 - Castlecrest via McAree
• Route 562 - Gurnee via Sunset (See note below.)
• Route 563 - Great Lakes Naval Station
• Route 564 - Jackson - 14th
• Route 565 - Grand Avenue
• Route 568 - Lakehurst
• Route 571 - Zion
• Route 572 - Hawthorn Center – Waukegan (See note below.)

After exiting the bus, walk 1 to 2 blocks west to the Washington Street entrance.

Please note that all westbound Route 562 and 572 buses will now board along Sheridan Road north of Washington Street.

Robert W. Depke Juvenile Justice Complex

24647 N Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills

The closest bus stop is at the south entrance of Sears-Vernon Hills.

• Route 572 - Hawthorn Center – Waukegan

Warning: There is no pedestrian crosswalk across the 4-lanes of Milwaukee Road (Highway 21) to the complex from the Route 272 stop #9, as such, taxi service is an option from the Westfield Shoppingtown Hawthorn Mall for the approximate 1 mile ride to the complex.

Park City Branch Courts A & B

301 S Greenleaf Avenue, Park City

Provides service between Washington/Genesee and the Lake County Courthouse. The Lake County Health Department, Belvidere Mall, Jefferson Middle School, Wal-Mart (via Route 564) downtown Waukegan and Metra Station, Whispering Oaks are served.

• Route 568 - Belvidere to Downtown Waukegan - Exit at Belvidere Road & Greenleaf Avenue, walk north 0.6 miles.
• Route 572 - Hawthorn Center – Waukegan - Exit at Washington St. & Greenleaf Ave, walk south 0.2 miles

North Branch Court C (Round Lake Beach)

1792 Nicole Lane, Round Lake Beach

There are no bus stops servings this location.

South Branch Court D (Mundelein)

105 E State Route 83 (SR83), Mundelein

There are no bus stops servings this location.

For More Information

For more information about these facilities, please visit the Maps and Directions page.