Temporary lodging at Naval Station Great Lakes is offered by the Navy Lodge and Navy Gateway Inn and Suites. Both lodges are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Lodge is the official PCSing temporary lodging facility, but may be full.

To reach the Navy Lodge, call 1-800-NAVY-INN or 1-847-688-1485 for advance reservations. To reach the Navy Gateway Inn and Suites, call 1-877-628-9233. Navy lodges generally allow pets, so call in advance to ask and make arrangements; Gateway Inns do not usually allow pets, but call to be sure.

Lodging can be difficult to find during and for graduations; local lodging may have military specials.