Where is Glenview, Illinois, USA?

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Where is Glenview Located? - Glenview is a city located in the Cook County of Illinois, United States. Glenview lies between 41.7019 Degrees North latitudes and 93.4608 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Glenview, Illinois

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Where is Glenview?: The Google Map showing the location of Glenview in the U.S. state of Illinois.

Where is Glenview Located?

Glenview is a city located in the Cook County of Illinois, United States. Glenview lies between 41.7019 Degrees North latitudes and 93.4608 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Glenview city is 48705 people and the city has a total area of 14.02 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Glenview, Illinois Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityGlenview
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
State CapitalSpringfield
US RegionMidwestern United States
Latitude42.0698°N
Longitude87.7878°W
Elevation650 ft (198 m)
Land Area13.30 sq mi
Water Area0.00 sq mi
Total Area13.30 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)48,705 (Census 2020)
Population Density (per sq mi)Approximately 3,662
ZIP Codes60025, 60026
Area Code847, 224
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST, UTC−6)
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code17-29912
Congressional DistrictIllinois's 9th Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Glenview, Illinois

  • Northbrook, Illinois — 4 mi North
  • Skokie, Illinois — 5 mi South
  • Morton Grove, Illinois — 5 mi Southeast
  • Des Plaines, Illinois — 7 mi West
  • Evanston, Illinois — 8 mi East
  • Park Ridge, Illinois — 8 mi Southwest
  • Wilmette, Illinois — 6 mi East
  • Chicago, Illinois — 17 mi South
  • Arlington Heights, Illinois — 13 mi Northwest
  • Schaumburg, Illinois — 22 mi West

Driving Distances from Glenview, Illinois

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
NorthbrookIllinois410 minutes
SkokieIllinois515 minutes
WilmetteIllinois615 minutes
Des PlainesIllinois715 minutes
EvanstonIllinois820 minutes
Park RidgeIllinois820 minutes
Arlington HeightsIllinois1325 minutes
ChicagoIllinois1735 minutes
SchaumburgIllinois2240 minutes
NapervilleIllinois451 hour

Transportation and Connectivity in Glenview, Illinois

TransportationDetails
Airport NameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA CodeORD
PortPort of Chicago (regional)
Major HighwaysInterstate 94, Interstate 294, U.S. Route 41, Illinois Route 43
Train/Amtrak ServiceMetra Milwaukee District North Line service from Glenview Station
Local Bus/Transit ServicePace suburban bus service
  • Interstate 94 - Major interstate connecting Glenview with Chicago, Milwaukee, and northern suburbs.
  • Interstate 294 - Tri-State Tollway providing regional access around the Chicago metropolitan area.
  • U.S. Route 41 - Major north-south route connecting Glenview with Chicago and northern Illinois communities.
  • Illinois Route 43 (Waukegan Road) - Important local corridor serving North Shore communities.

What are top Places to Visit in Glenview, Illinois

Landmark NameType
The Grove National Historic LandmarkHistoric Site
Chicago Botanic GardenGarden
Gallery ParkPark
Glenview Prairie ClubNature Area
Glenview Park Golf ClubGolf Course
Historic Wagner FarmFarm Museum
Flick ParkPark
Glen Town CenterShopping District
Kohl Children's MuseumMuseum
Air Force Museum of the Carolinas? Museum

Colleges and Universities in Glenview, Illinois

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Oakton CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCareer programs and transfer education
Northwestern UniversityPrivateUniversityResearch, journalism, and professional programs
Loyola University ChicagoPrivateUniversityHealth sciences and liberal arts programs
Northeastern Illinois UniversityPublicUniversityTeacher education and urban studies
Glenview Community Consolidated School District 34PublicK–12 DistrictPublic education services

Waterbodies in Glenview, Illinois

North Branch Chicago River, Lake Michigan, Glenview Lake, Valley Lo Lake, Techny Basin, Des Plaines River

Golf Courses in Glenview, Illinois

Glenview Park Golf Club, The Glen Club, North Shore Country Club, Valley Lo Club, Glen Flora Country Club

Glenview, Illinois — Key Historical Facts

  • Glenview was first settled in the nineteenth century and developed as an agricultural community near Chicago.
  • The village was incorporated in 1899 and grew from farmland into a major suburban community in Cook County.
  • Glenview became home to Naval Air Station Glenview, which operated from 1936 until its closure in 1995.
  • The former naval air station site was transformed into The Glen, a mixed-use development with homes, parks, and businesses.
  • Today, Glenview is known for its strong schools, historic sites, parks, and convenient location within the Chicago metropolitan area.

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