Distance to Downtown Chicago
18 Miles

Average Drive Times
25 Minutes to Chicago Loop
20 Minutes to O’Hare Airport
30 Minutes to Midway Airport

Elmhurst offers the advantages of suburban living with a metropolitan atmosphere. Chicago Magazine recently ranked it #1 of out 192 Chicago suburbs. Stately trees line the parkways and frame a variety of well-built homes. It is a well-established community that holds great respect for its historical district and harbors plans for future development.

Transportation
Elmhurst is conveniently close to major tollways and expressways. Average commute time to the Loop is just over 30 minutes by express train.

Schools
Elmhurst is home to seven elementary and three junior high schools. York High School is known by the state as a “representative of excellence” in education. If students wish to further their education, they needn’t go far; Elmhurst College is a private and renowned liberal arts college located right in town.

Shopping
Downtown Elmhurst is an outstanding place to shop. From boutiques to major appliances and from jewelry to hobbies, Elmhurst has it all. Oak Brook, Yorktown and Hillside Plaza shopping centers are just minutes away.

Recreation
Between the local YMCA and the Park District, Elmhurst has a wide variety of special events scheduled year round. The recently restored York Theatre offers first run movies at affordable prices. Dining options include Italian, Greek, Mexican, Japanese and American food. More than twenty golf and country clubs are close by.  The Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art features fine gems and gemstone carvings dating back to the Ming Dynasty. The Elmwood College Arboretum features more than 1,000 plants representing 270 species and varieties.