Glen Ellyn is known for its charming Main Street, Lake Ellyn, a Metra station in the heart of the village and a strong sense of community.
Glen Ellyn is a DuPage County village about 24 miles west of Chicago, with roughly 29,000 residents. Its downtown is centered on Main Street, with the historic Stacy's Tavern nearby, and Lake Ellyn, created around 1889, has a boathouse run by the park district. The Glen Ellyn Park District manages about 30 parks along with Sunset Pool and the Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center. The Illinois Prairie Path crosses the village, and the Great Western Trail runs along its northern edge. Annual favorites include Taste of Glen Ellyn and a Fourth of July parade and fireworks.
Elementary students attend Glen Ellyn School District 41 or Community Consolidated School District 89, and high school students attend Glenbard Township High School District 87. The Glen Ellyn station on the Union Pacific West Line is near downtown, and College of DuPage has its main campus here.
People who want a walkable village center, a train commute and community traditions, with parks and trails close by.
Yes. The Glen Ellyn station is on the Union Pacific West Line, near the downtown business district.
Glen Ellyn School District 41 and Community Consolidated School District 89 serve elementary students, and Glenbard Township High School District 87 serves high school students.
General information, not legal, tax or financial advice. School boundaries, taxes and services vary by address, so confirm the details for any home you consider. Sources: Glen Ellyn, Illinois.
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