Where is Hickory Hills, Illinois

Hickory Hills is a city in northeastern Illinois, located in Cook County within the Chicago metropolitan area. It is about 18 miles southwest of downtown Chicago and sits near Palos Hills, Bridgeview, and Oak Lawn. The city is known for its suburban neighborhoods, close access to Chicago, and nearby forest preserves and recreational areas in the southwest suburbs.

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Where is Hickory Hills Located?

Hickory Hills is a city located in Cook County, Illinois, the United States. It lies about 18 miles southwest of downtown Chicago and roughly 3 miles south of Oak Lawn. Hickory Hills is part of the Chicago metropolitan area and sits among several southwest suburban communities, including Palos Hills, Bridgeview, and Justice. The city is located at approximately 41.725° North latitude and 87.826° West longitude. The 2020 Census recorded 14,505 residents. Hickory Hills covers about 2.83 square miles, or 7.33 square kilometers. The city is near several Cook County forest preserves that provide hiking, fishing, nature viewing, and open space. A unique feature of Hickory Hills is its compact suburban setting within the highly developed Chicago metropolitan region. The city developed rapidly after World War II as Chicago's population expanded into the surrounding suburbs. Interstate 294 and nearby Interstate 55 provide major transportation connections to Chicago, Midway Airport, and communities throughout the southwest suburbs.

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Distance from Hickory Hills, IL to Nearby Cities

• Palos Hills, IL – 2 miles (3 km)
• Bridgeview, IL – 3 miles (5 km)
• Oak Lawn, IL – 3 miles (5 km)
• Justice, IL – 3 miles (5 km)
• Worth, IL – 4 miles (6 km)
• Chicago Ridge, IL – 4 miles (6 km)
• Palos Heights, IL – 5 miles (8 km)
• Alsip, IL – 5 miles (8 km)
• Willow Springs, IL – 5 miles (8 km)
• La Grange, IL – 7 miles (11 km)
• Brookfield, IL – 8 miles (13 km)
• Berwyn, IL – 9 miles (14 km)
• Cicero, IL – 10 miles (16 km)
• Naperville, IL – 25 miles (40 km)
• Chicago, IL – 18 miles (29 km)

Top Attractions in Hickory Hills

• Krueger Park – A community park with recreational fields, open space, playground facilities, and areas for local activities.
• Hickory Hills Community Center – A city facility providing recreation programs, community events, and local activities.
• Palos Forest Preserves – A large network of protected natural areas near Hickory Hills with trails, ponds, woods, and wildlife habitat.
• Swallow Cliff Woods – A nearby forest preserve known for its historic limestone steps, hiking trails, and wooded landscape.
• Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens – A nearby natural attraction with gardens, walking trails, ponds, and educational programs.
• Brookfield Zoo Chicago – A major regional zoo located west of Chicago with hundreds of animal species and conservation exhibits.
• McCormick Place – A major convention center in Chicago that hosts large exhibitions, trade shows, and events throughout the year.
• Millennium Park – A major Chicago public park featuring Cloud Gate, gardens, art installations, and cultural attractions.

Airports Near Hickory Hills

• Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) – 8 miles
• Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) – 25 miles
• DuPage Airport (DPA) – 30 miles
• Lewis University Airport (LOT) – 25 miles
• Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) – 30 miles

Sources:

Population and area data sourced from the United States Census Bureau (2020 Census). General city information referenced from the official Hickory Hills city website and local government records.

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