Exhibit 23.1
                         CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements Form
S-3 No. 333-49499, Form S-8 No. 333-56617 and Form S-8 No. 333-56619 of Great
Lakes REIT of our report dated January 26, 2000, with respect to the
consolidated financial statements and schedule of Great Lakes REIT included in
the Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 1999.

                                                       Ernst & Young LLP

Chicago, Illinois
March 23, 2000