Western Chicago Suburbs
21.5 miles from Chicago Loop
18 miles from O'Hare International Airport
13 miles from Midway Airport
Easy access to major expressways and BNSF metro rail
10 minutes from Oakbrook shopping center
**Distances based from Downtown Hinsdale
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Brookfield
"Brookfield is truly a community in every sense of the word."
Brookfield is a vibrant and diverse community of approximately 19,000 residents. Located 13 miles west of downtown Chicago, Brookfield is a pastoral suburb offering extensive parks and recreation areas, as well as strong educational programs. The Village offers convenient transportation, low taxes, an excellent library, and one of the country’s best zoos. The town is an ideal community to raise a family. According to the Chicago Tribune, "Friendliness and family orientation are two traits almost everyone in town highlights as primary reasons they like calling Brookfield home." Find out more
Burr Ridge
"Fine homes and a prosperous business community within a well-preserved landscape."
Burr Ridge is a beautiful, seven-mile community of approximately 11,250 residents and 3,000 homes. Originally inhabited by Native American tribes, Burr Ridge received its name due to the large amount of burr oak trees found throughout the area. The village is dedicated to preserving its hallmark woodlands, ponds, and wetlands, yet also provides residents with convenient access to Chicago. Burr Ridge offers fine homes on generous lots and distinguished townhome communities. Local shopping and high quality office parks blend into the community’s natural setting, attracting residents and valued members of the business community.Find out more
Clarendon Hills
"A small-town-feel with easy access to downtown Chicago."
Clarendon Hills is a commuter village along the Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy railroad. The village has approximately 8,600 residents and almost 3,000 households. Clarendon Hills offers a beautiful landscape of elevated prairie land and rolling hills. The area offers easy public transportation to downtown Chicago, including a rail station and bus services. In addition, Clarendon Hills provides residents with numerous shopping, dining, and entertainment options, as well as strong educational and community programs. Find out more
Darien
"Darien, a nice place to live."
Darien is one of the larger communities of DuPage County, with over 22,000 residents. A suburb of Chicago, Darien is named for the affluent community of Darien, Connecticut after a group of settlers from New England first arrived to the area in the mid 19th century. The city’s motto is "a nice place to live," and the Darien community is heavily involved in the development and success of the town. For a glimpse into the Darien community and current events and news in the area, check out the Darien Patch. Find out more
Downers Grove
"A large, vibrant community with a thriving business sector and historical significance."
Located 22 miles west of Chicago, Downers Grove is home to nearly 50,000 residents. In addition to the town’s vibrant residential community, several major corporations have businesses in the area, including Sara Lee, Dover Corporation, Pepperidge Farm, and DeVry, Inc. Downers Grove is also know for producing famous people throughout history, including Arthur C. Ducat (inspector general of the Union army during the Civil War), James Henry Breasted (internationally renowned Egyptologist), Lottie Holman O'Neill (first woman elected to the state legislature), and Cammi Granato (U.S. women’s hockey team gold medalist). Find out more
Forest Park
"Big city access with small town charm."
The Village of Forest Park is more than 100 years old and is a “Main-street” community. The Village has a rich history, which includes original cobblestone streets. Dining and entertainment along the main strip is some of the best in the Western Suburbs and the village offers many historical and educational experiences. Forest park also offers wonderful public and private school options for families. The Village has an Aquatic Center which boasts two large water slides, a volleyball court, and a child safe water sport area. Additionally, the Park District has been the site for the Midwest’s annual “No Gloves Nationals” for many years because of the wonderfully maintained fields for play. Find out more
Hinsdale
"You’ll find Hinsdale is like a fresh breath of air."
Hinsdale, located 21 miles west of Chicago, offers natural beauty, hometown charm, and a friendly community atmosphere. With approximately 18,000 residents, Hinsdale has a rolling, wooded landscape, as well as a quaint downtown area. Just a 30-minute train ride to downtown Chicago, the village serves as a great base for commerce, education, and suburban living. Hinsdale’s downtown area is a National Register Historic District and the Hinsdale Historical Society is an important community figure that was created to ensure the legacy of the areas important architectural landmarks. Home to many beautiful homes and buildings, Hinsdale is among the top 1% wealthiest towns in Illinois. Find out more
La Grange
"A historic town with a strong sense of community."
Rich in history, the Village of La Grange offers the modern conveniences of an urban community while preserving much of the authenticity of character originally envisioned by its founding father, F. D. Cossitt. Originally founded in 1879, La Grange retains a strong sense of community, with historic homes, a traditional downtown business district, schools, parks, and public transportation, all of which contribute to the community’s character, quality of life and economic vibrancy. Find out more
Oak Park
"A great location and a community rich with ethnic, racial, and cultural diversity."
Oak Park is a large suburb of western Chicago with almost 52,000 residents. The area offers easy access to downtown Chicago with many public transportation options, including the L, commuter rail, and CTA buses. In addition to its great location, Oak Park offers excellent schools, world class architecture, shopping, dining and an extensive public transportation network. But Oak Park is more than a place. Oak Park also is a way of life. Individuals who choose Oak Park tend to share and celebrate the community's richness of ethnic, racial and cultural diversity.Find out more
Oakbrook
"A great place to live, shop, and work."
Located just 30 minutes from downtown Chicago, Oakbrook is home to approximately 9,000 residents. Established in 1958, Oakbrook offers a variety of public and private school options, as well as a community college. In addition, Oakbrook is home to Oakbrook Center the largest open-air premier shopping center in the country. Oakbrook Center offers six major department stores and over 160 upscale shops and restaurants – set amidst lush gardens and flowing fountains. The Village is also home to the headquarters for McDonald’s and Lions Clubs International. Find out more
Riverside
"As one of the first planned communities in the United States, Riverside is a living legacy that can be enjoyed by its residents as well as the many that come to visit."
Located just nine miles west of downtown Chicago, Riverside is an affluent suburban village with over 9,000 residents. Arguably the first planned community in the United States, Riverside was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted in 1869. The village is located in the Riverside Landscape Architecture District and was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1970. Riverside maintains a beautiful, upscale suburban community, as well as a charming village center with modern restaurants, coffee shops, and antique stores. Find out more
Westchester
"Originally envisioned as an ‘American Hamlet,’ Westchester Village is a small town with a vibrant community."
With approximately 17,000 residents, Westchester is a tight-knit community in Cook County, Illinois. Dating back to the mid 19th Century, the area began as a German agricultural community that has slowly developed into Westchester Village, with over 7,000 households. The three-mile community was originally envisioned as an “American Hamlet,” accounting for the many English and German inspired street names. Westchester offers a variety of restaurants, parks, and recreational opportunities, as well as numerous public and private schools. The community even boasts its very own news blog. Find out more
Western Springs
"A great place to raise a family."
Named #2 in a list of the 50 best places to raise children (BusinessWeek.com), Western Springs is a suburb of Chicago with close to 13,000 residents. Located along the Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy railroad, Western Springs offers easy access to downtown Chicago. Western Springs is a rich community with a number of area organizations and events, as well as strong education programs and well-maintained parks and recreational areas. Find out more
Westmont
"A town steeped in history."
The Village of Westmont is a community of six square miles, with a population of 26,000. A mix of old and new, Westmont’s downtown area retains its historical flair, while other areas of the Village are more modern. Located approximately 22 miles west of the Chicago Loop, Westmont’s attractiveness both as an industrial and residential community is largely due to its location and easy access to public transportation. Westmont is also dedicated preserving and honoring the history of the town (see the link below to learn more). Find out more
Willowbrook
"A small village known for its exceptional quality of life."
Willowbrook is a small village known for its exceptional services, low taxes and convenience to the metro Chicago region. Willowbrook’s prime location and accessibility to many regional destinations makes it an attractive location for residents, commercial companies, and industrial businesses. Despite its small size, Willowbrook is well served by an abundance of hotels and thriving retail centers, including the newly constructed Willowbrook Town Center. Willowbrook’s superior quality of life is further enhanced by the Village’s well-kept ten community parks, the treasures of the nearby Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve, the excellent public schools of the Hinsdale Township High School District 86 and the established urban fabric where every Willowbrook home is part of a neighborhood and part of the community. Find out more
River Forest
"Proud Heritage, Bright Future."
River Forest is a suburban village in Cook County, closely tied with the neighboring village of Oak Park. Approximately 12,100 people live in this tree-lined hamlet. You'll find significant architectural details and designs in River Forest, including the Winslow House by Frank Lloyd Wright. The village is home to two universities: Dominican University and Concordia University Chicago. Find out more
