Western Suburbs

Travel Guide

Naperville featuring a river or creek and a bridge
Naperville featuring a garden as well as an individual female
Aurora
Aurora which includes flowers
Aurora featuring a river or creek and a bridge

Life in the more than 40 cities west of Chicago offers parks, lakes and local infrastructure and attractions, with easy access to Chicago itself.

Within a 1-hour drive from Chicago, the Western Suburbs offer varied appeal, from an arboretum to a zoo. Visit these friendly cities to enjoy laid-back living and family attractions away from the big city.

Starting in Chicago’s near western suburbs, see thoroughbred racing at Hawthorne Racecourse in Cicero. The largest zoo in the area is the Brookfield Zoo, with animals from around the world, special events and live bands on summer weekend evenings.

In Oak Park’s Wright District, see the former residence of Frank Lloyd Wright and a dozen other historic architectural treasures. Attend the home tour program in May. The village of Riverside also has a distinguished architect, Frederick Law Olmsted, landscape designer of Central Park. The entire Olmsted-designed village is a National Historic Landmark with curved streets, green parks and exceptional architecture.

Play golf or watch polo in Oak Brook in the central western suburbs. Visit the Graue Mill and Museum, which was once part of the Underground Railroad. Elmhurst features several museums, including the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, displaying gemstones and earth science exhibits.

The far western suburbs include the Morton Arboretum in Lisle. Walk around the 1,700 acres (690 hectares) to learn about more than 4,000 species of trees, shrubs, vines, perennials and grasses and the important conservation efforts to sustain their beauty and functionality. Kline Creek Farm in West Chicago provides experiences of life on an Illinois farm in the 1890s.

Naperville has the beautiful Riverwalk Park along the DuPage River. Stroll along the pleasant trails through the middle of the city past the tall Millennium Carillon. With the DuPage Children’s Museum, historic Naper Settlement and other kid-focused attractions, the town is frequently identified as one of the country’s most family-friendly cities.

These areas offer the positive feature of easy access to the big city. Play golf in the morning in one of the Western Suburbs and travel to Chicago for an afternoon of shopping or evening of entertainment.

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4 out of 5
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The price is S$246 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
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3.5 out of 5
5440 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL
The price is S$173 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
S$173
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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Marriott Chicago O'Hare
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3.5 out of 5
8535 West Higgins Road, Chicago, IL
The price is S$255 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
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25 Jul - 26 Jul
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8.4/10 Very Good! (1,077 reviews)
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Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Market Hall Apartments West Loop
Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Market Hall Apartments West Loop
3.5 out of 5
1436 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL
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3.5 out of 5
2558 N 3653 Road, Sheridan, IL
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The Neighborhood Hotel-Little Italy
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4 out of 5
1431 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL
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9.6/10 Exceptional! (172 reviews)
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