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Kenilworth


Distance to Downtown Chicago:

16 miles

Average Drive Times:

30 minutes to Chicago Loop
30 minutes to O’Hare Airport
60 minutes to Midway Airport

Express Train Commute to Loop:

25 minutes

This charming community was planned by architect Daniel Burnham to resemble a grand retreat in Warwickshire, England. Little commercial or industrial development exists in the quaint community. The train, schools, lake, and post office are all a short walk within town.

Transportation

Access to the Edens Expressway (I-94) is found just west of Kenilworth. RTA’s Metra express rail service transports commuters to the city in 25 minutes.

Schools

District 38, Joseph Sears School, serves grade school children (nursery to 8th) and provides computer, music and art classes. High School students attend classes in neighboring Winnetka and New Trier High School which is famous for its academic excellence.

Shopping

Local shopping is available in the nearby communities of Evanston, Wilmette, and Winnetka. Old Orchard Mall is a shopping center in nearby Skokie.

Recreation

Six parks and 200 acres of lakefront beach complete this picture-perfect community.