Where is Hoffman Estates, Illinois, USA?

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Where is Hoffman Estates Located? - Hoffman Estates is a city located in the Cook County of Illinois, United States. Hoffman Estates lies between 40.9717 Degrees North latitudes and 91.5488 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Hoffman Estates, Illinois

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

Where is Hoffman Estates Located?

Hoffman Estates is a city located in the Cook County of Illinois, United States. Hoffman Estates lies between 40.9717 Degrees North latitudes and 91.5488 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Hoffman Estates city is 52530 people and the city has a total area of 21.06 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Hoffman Estates, Illinois Quick Facts

Property Information
VillageHoffman Estates
CountyCook County and Kane County
StateIllinois
State CapitalSpringfield
US RegionMidwestern United States
Latitude42.0629° N
Longitude88.1227° W
Elevation850 ft (259 m)
Land Area21.38 sq mi
Water Area0.20 sq mi
Total Area21.58 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)52,530 (2020 Census)
Population Density (per sq mi)2,457
ZIP Codes60169, 60179, 60192, 60194, 60195
Area Code847, 224
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST, UTC−6)
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code17-35411
Congressional DistrictIllinois's 8th Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Category Information
Airport NameChicago O'Hare International Airport (nearest major airport)
IATA CodeORD
PortPort of Chicago (nearest major port)
Major HighwaysInterstate 90, Illinois Route 59, Illinois Route 72, Illinois Route 58
Train/Rail ServiceMetra Milwaukee District/West Line (nearby stations)
Local Transit ServicePace Suburban Bus Service
  • Interstate 90 (Jane Addams Memorial Tollway) provides direct access between Hoffman Estates, Chicago, Rockford, and O'Hare International Airport.
  • Illinois Route 59 and Illinois Route 72 serve as major local transportation corridors.
  • Metra commuter rail stations in nearby communities connect residents with downtown Chicago.
  • Pace Bus provides regional public transportation throughout the northwest suburbs of Chicago.

Top Places to Visit in Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Landmark Name Type
Sears Centre ArenaEntertainment and Sports Venue
Barrington Road TrailRecreation Trail
Bridges of Poplar Creek Country ClubGolf Course
Paul Douglas Forest PreserveNature Preserve
Vogelei ParkCommunity Park
Black Bear ParkPublic Park
Highland Woods Golf CourseGolf Course
South Ridge ParkRecreation Area
Now ArenaEvent Venue
Poplar Creek Prairie Nature PreserveNatural Area

Driving Distances from Hoffman Estates, Illinois to Nearby Cities

City State Distance (mi) Approx. Drive Time
SchaumburgIllinois510 min
ElginIllinois1015 min
Arlington HeightsIllinois1220 min
NapervilleIllinois3445 min
ChicagoIllinois3245 min
WaukeganIllinois4555 min
AuroraIllinois3140 min
RockfordIllinois551 hr
JolietIllinois571 hr 10 min
MilwaukeeWisconsin921 hr 40 min

Colleges and Universities near Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Institution Name Type Level Notable For
William Rainey Harper CollegePublicCommunity CollegeTransfer programs, healthcare, technology, business, and workforce education
Roosevelt University – Schaumburg CampusPrivateUniversityBusiness, psychology, education, and professional programs
Judson UniversityPrivateUniversityArts, architecture, education, business, and sciences
Northeastern Illinois University – El Centro CampusPublicUniversityEducation, business, and liberal arts programs
Northwest Suburban Special Education OrganizationPublicEducation ServiceSpecial education services for area school districts

Waterbodies in Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Poplar Creek, West Branch of the DuPage River, Shoe Factory Road Wetlands, Huntington Lake, Charlemagne Lake, and nearby retention ponds and wetlands.

Golf Courses in Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club, Highland Woods Golf Course, Hilldale Golf Club, Bartlett Hills Golf Course, and Poplar Creek Golf Course.

Hoffman Estates, Illinois — Key Historical Facts

  • Hoffman Estates was originally a rural farming area and was incorporated as a village in 1959.
  • The village experienced rapid suburban growth during the second half of the twentieth century as the Chicago metropolitan area expanded westward.
  • The development of residential communities, business parks, and major transportation links helped transform Hoffman Estates into a major suburban center.
  • The opening of the Sears Centre Arena (now Now Arena) strengthened the village's role as an entertainment and events destination in the northwest suburbs.
  • Today, Hoffman Estates is known for its corporate headquarters, technology sector, parks, excellent transportation connections, and family-friendly suburban environment.

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