Travelodge by Wyndham Lansing IL
17301 Oak Ave, Lansing, IL 60438, South Chicago Heights, United States
Guest rating: 3.0 / 5
Overview
Travelodge by Wyndham Lansing IL is a casual, exterior-corridor hotel in South Chicago Heights at 17301 Oak Ave, Lansing, Illinois. The property sits just off the Interstate 80/94/294 corridor and is backed by a wooded area, making it a straightforward stop for drivers moving through the south suburban Chicago region. Its public rating is 3/5 based on 303 reviews.
Rooms
Rooms are described as relaxed and are accessed via exterior entrances. In-room features include free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, microwaves, and mini-fridges. Guest feedback suggests room size can feel comfortable overall, while bathrooms may be on the smaller side.
Breakfast & Common Areas
A complimentary breakfast is served in an informal dining area. The hotel also has a modest lobby lounge for a simple place to sit and regroup between outings. Reviews frequently reference breakfast and staff interactions as notable parts of the stay.
Location & Nearby Things To Do
The hotel is about 2.9 km (roughly 3 miles) from Sand Ridge Nature Center, a nearby option for trails and museum visits. Other nearby attractions include Wind Creek Chicago Southland (~6.9 km), Centennial Park in Munster, IN (~6.6 km), and Wolf Lake (~9.7 km). For Chicago history and lakefront outings, Pullman National Historical Park is about 13.3 km away and Rainbow Beach about 19.7 km away.
Best for
This property is best suited to budget-minded travelers who want an easy highway-accessible base near the I-80/94/294 interchange, with free breakfast and parking. It can also work well for guests planning visits to nearby casinos such as Wind Creek Chicago Southland (about 6.9 km away) or regional outdoor spots like Sand Ridge Nature Center (about 2.9 km away).
Travel tips
Because the hotel is positioned off major interstates, having a car is the most practical way to get around to nearby parks, casinos, and Pullman-area attractions. If you’re planning to visit Sand Ridge Nature Center, it’s close enough for a quick drive and works well as an early-morning outing after the included breakfast. As with many roadside properties, allow extra time for peak traffic periods on the surrounding interstate network.
What guests say
Reviews commonly highlight staff interactions, with multiple guests describing helpful or strong customer service. Breakfast is frequently mentioned as a positive, and some guests note the room size feels comfortable even if the bathroom is small. On the downside, there are reports of concerns around vehicle-related incidents and dissatisfaction with how the situation was handled. Overall impressions in the excerpts suggest a mix of value-and-service positives alongside occasional security/service-resolution complaints.
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