Navy boot camp graduation is a memorable time for friends, families, and new Sailors. Planning your trip to Great Lakes can be a little overwhelming, but we’ve got all you need to know to have the most memorable trip. Let Sandboxx take the hard work out of planning so you can spend more time counting down the days until you get to see your new Sailor.
Where is Navy Graduation Held
Navy boot camp graduation will take place on base at Recruit Training Command Great Lakes in Illinois. For those that are planning on flying to graduation, you will most likely fly into O’Hare International Airport (ORD). The drive from the airport to RTC Great Lakes is about an hour long.
Navy Boot Camp Graduation Address
11025 W Downey Rd,
North Chicago, IL 60064
Navy Boot Camp Graduation Travel
When looking at hotels to stay at for Navy boot camp, we recommend getting a hotel near the base, and not in Chicago. Graduation will begin early in the morning, being closer to the base will make your trip a lot less stressful.
Our Travel team can help talk to you about all the options for accommodations near RTC Great Lakes and booking your flights.
Navy Boot Camp Graduation Dates 2019
| Ship Date | Graduation Date |
|---|---|
| Nov-16-2018 | Jan-4-2019 |
| Nov-19-2018 | Jan-4-2019 |
| Nov-20-2018 | Jan-4-2019 |
| Nov-21-2018 | Jan-4-2019 |
| Nov-26-2018 | Jan-11-2019 |
| Nov-27-2018 | Jan-11-2019 |
| Nov-29-2018 | Jan-18-2019 |
| Nov-30-2018 | Jan-18-2019 |
| Dec-3-2018 | Jan-18-2019 |
| Dec-4-2018 | Jan-18-2019 |
| Dec-5-2018 | Jan-18-2019 |
| Dec-6-2018 | Jan-25-2019 |
| Dec-10-2018 | Jan-25-2019 |
| Dec-11-2018 | Jan-25-2019 |
| Dec-12-2018 | Jan-25-2019 |
| Dec-13-2018 | Feb-1-2019 |
| Dec-14-2018 | Feb-1-2019 |
| Dec-17-2018 | Feb-1-2019 |
| Dec-18-2018 | Feb-1-2019 |
| Dec-19-2018 | Feb-1-2019 |
| Dec-20-2018 | Feb-8-2019 |
| Dec-21-2018 | Feb-8-2019 |
| Dec-26-2018 | Feb-8-2019 |
| Dec-27-2018 | Feb-8-2019 |
| Dec-28-2018 | Feb-8-2019 |
| Jan-11-2019 | Mar-1-2019 |
| Jan-14-2019 | Mar-1-2019 |
| Jan-15-2019 | Mar-1-2019 |
| Jan-16-2019 | Mar-1-2019 |
| Jan-17-2019 | Mar-8-2019 |
| Jan-18-2019 | Mar-8-2019 |
| Jan-23-2019 | Mar-8-2019 |
*All graduation dates are correct at the time of writing. We always advise checking with your recruit and when booking, that you have refundable options.
Learn more about what to expect at Navy boot camp graduation, or begin planning your trip with Sandboxx Travel.
thanks.
Question, if a new recruit is going to boot cam p Nov. 26, 2018 when would the estimated graduation date be?
Hi, Christy! It looks like your recruit would graduate on Jan. 18th. We recommend reaching out to your recruit’s recruiter to verify this information and asking your recruit in a letter. We hope this helps.
My grandson for great lakes jan. 9, 2019.
When will his graduation be?
Hi, Angie. Please email happiness@sandboxx.us for further assistance. We would love to help.