Glenview
The Glen on the old air station, and a downtown on the Metra.
The Glen Town Center, Glenview · Zol87, CC BY-SA 4.0
To the Loop
17mi
Straight-line miles from downtown Glenview.
Metra
2 stations in town.
County
Cook
About 14 square miles.
ASG here
0
Homes we list here now.
Living here
Life in Glenview.
Glenview has a downtown around its Metra station on Glenview Road, and in the north, The Glen, built on the former Naval Air Station Glenview after it closed in 1995. The Glen holds homes, shops, Lake Glenview and Gallery Park, the Kohl Children's Museum and the Glen of North Glenview station.
Gallery Park and Lake Glenview in The Glen, The Grove nature preserve, Wagner Farm, and Cook County forest preserves along the North Branch of the Chicago River.
Big parksLocal shopping streetsNew constructionQuieter side streetsTrails and biking
The homes
What you'll find.
Older houses near downtown and in The Park neighborhood, postwar ranches, split-levels and two-story homes across the village, newer single-family homes and townhomes in The Glen, and condos near the stations.
Single-family homesTownhomesCondosNew construction
Getting around
How far is everything?
Metra stops at Glenview and Glen of North Glenview stations on the Milwaukee District North (MD-N) line, toward downtown Chicago. Amtrak trains to Milwaukee also stop at the downtown Glenview station. The Edens Expressway (I-94) runs east of the village and the Tri-State Tollway (I-294) to the west.
Straight-line miles. Tap one to draw it on the map. No train times; check Metra for schedules.
Places to know
Start here.
- ShoppingThe Glen Town CenterShops and restaurants on the old air station, around the former control tower.
- ParksGallery ParkPrairie, paths and Lake Glenview beside the park district center.
- ParksWagner FarmA park district farm kept as it worked in the 1920s.
- LandmarksThe GroveA 123-acre prairie preserve with the 1856 Kennicott House.
- Arts and cultureKohl Children's MuseumHands-on museum in The Glen.
For sale now
On the market in Glenview.
Live from MRED through our home search. ASG listings open their own page; the rest open in our home search. Sources
In the news
What's being built and sold.
- Tribute Archive · Oct 27, 2026Susan K. McCoy Obituary | Smith Corcoran Funeral Homes | Glenview, ILRead at Tribute Archive
- Legacy | Obituary · Oct 21, 2026Vilma A. "Millie" Pompilus Obituary (2026) - Glenview, IL - Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Homes - NilesRead at Legacy | Obituary
- Legacy | Obituary · Sep 9, 2026Graciana Grace "Grace" Manalo Obituary (2026) - Glenview, IL - Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Homes - NilesRead at Legacy | Obituary
- Legacy | Obituary · Aug 20, 2026Philip Allen Gazda Obituary (2026) - Glenview, IL - Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Homes - NilesRead at Legacy | Obituary
Recent real estate headlines from Google News, linked to the outlets that published them. Sources
Nearby
Around Glenview.
Questions
Good to know.
What is Glenview known for?
Glenview has a downtown around its Metra station on Glenview Road, and in the north, The Glen, built on the former Naval Air Station Glenview after it closed in 1995. The Glen holds homes, shops, Lake Glenview and Gallery Park, the Kohl Children's Museum and the Glen of North Glenview station.
What kind of homes are in Glenview?
Older houses near downtown and in The Park neighborhood, postwar ranches, split-levels and two-story homes across the village, newer single-family homes and townhomes in The Glen, and condos near the stations.
How do you get to Chicago from Glenview?
Glenview is about 17 miles from the Loop as the crow flies. Metra stops at Glenview and Glen of North Glenview stations on the Milwaukee District North (MD-N) line, toward downtown Chicago. Amtrak trains to Milwaukee also stop at the downtown Glenview station. The Edens Expressway (I-94) runs east of the village and the Tri-State Tollway (I-294) to the west.
Which school districts serve Glenview?
Most of Glenview is served by Glenview School District 34, Northbrook/Glenview School District 30 and Northfield Township High School District 225. District lines do not always follow town lines, so check the district for any address. We do not rank schools; the Illinois Report Card has each school's own data, and we're happy to look one up with you. Open the Report Card.
What towns are near Glenview?
The closest towns with our guides are Northfield, Morton Grove, Northbrook and Des Plaines.
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Sources
Written by our team from public sources. Places change; call ahead.
- Homes for sale
- Live MRED listings, distributed by MLS GRID.
- News
- Google News, linked to each outlet.
- Boundaries
- U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb
- Metra
- Metra. Distances are straight-line.
- Schools
- We don't rank schools: Illinois Report Card
Photo credits 4
- The Glen Town Center, Glenview Zol87, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Morton Grove Historical Museum, Harrer Park Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Shermer Road, downtown Northbrook CL Minecraft, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Downtown Des Plaines Randy Escalada, CC BY-SA 2.0
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