RELAX INN MOTEL

41470 US-41, Wadsworth, IL 60083, North Chicago, United States

Guest rating: 2.8 / 5

Overview

RELAX INN MOTEL is a straightforward motel property listed at 41470 US-41 in Wadsworth (North Chicago area), Illinois. Its star class is not documented, and it carries a public rating of 2.8 based on 21 reviews. On-site amenities are not documented in the available source data.

Location & Surroundings

The motel sits along US-41, a direct driving corridor for reaching nearby attractions in the North Chicago/Wadsworth area. Six Flags Great America is about 10.4 km away, with multiple flagship rides and areas nearby including Hurricane Harbor Chicago (~10.5 km), Goliath (~10.9 km), Raging Bull (~11.0 km), X-Flight (~11.0 km), and Maxx Force (~10.6 km). Outdoor options include Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park (~12.5 km) and Chain O'Lakes (~17.0 km), while Kenosha museums such as Kenosha Public Museum (~17.5 km) and Dinosaur Discovery Museum (~16.8 km) are also within driving distance.

What’s Nearby (Attraction Access)

For theme-park-focused trips, the property’s proximity to Six Flags Great America places many major ride landmarks within roughly 10–11 km, including THE FLASH: Vertical Velocity (~10.7 km), Whizzer (~10.7 km), Demon (~10.9 km), and American Eagle (~11.1 km). This makes the motel a potential base for day trips that prioritize quick drive access over resort-style facilities. Distances listed are approximate straight-line measurements as provided.

Best for

This motel may suit budget-minded travelers who primarily need a simple place to sleep with convenient driving access to Six Flags Great America (about 10.4 km away) and nearby outdoor destinations like Illinois Beach State Park (about 12.5 km away). It can also work for short, car-based stays where proximity to US-41 is more important than on-site amenities, which are not documented.

Travel tips

Plan to arrive by car, as the property is located directly on US-41 and nearby attractions (Six Flags Great America, Illinois Beach State Park, and Kenosha museums) are easiest to reach by driving. If you’re visiting Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor Chicago (both around 10–11 km away), consider timing departures for park opening and closing periods to avoid peak traffic. Because amenities are not documented, confirm any must-have features with the property before you arrive.

What guests say

Reviews present mixed experiences, reflected in the 2.8/5 public rating from 21 reviews. Positive feedback highlights friendly ownership/management, good pricing, and mentions of a quiet, clean stay. Negative feedback includes strong warnings from some guests about staying at the property. One review excerpt specifically raises a bedbug concern attributed to another occupant, indicating that pest issues are a point of concern in guest commentary.

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