To the Loop
13mi
Straight-line miles from downtown La Grange.
Metra
2 stations in town.
County
Cook
About 2.5 square miles.
ASG here
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Homes we list here now.
Living here
Life in La Grange.
La Grange has a downtown along La Grange Road with a deep bench of restaurants and the La Grange Theatre, a cinema that turned 100 in 2025. The BNSF Line runs through the village with two stations. Much of the north side is a historic district that includes early Frank Lloyd Wright houses.
The Park District of La Grange runs neighborhood parks and pools, and the Salt Creek forest preserves and Brookfield Zoo are just north.
RestaurantsLocal shopping streetsHistoric architectureArts and cultureEasy without a carQuieter side streets
The homes
What you'll find.
Victorian, Queen Anne and Prairie School homes in the historic district, bungalows, Colonials and Tudors across the village, newer single-family homes on older lots, and condo buildings near downtown and the stations.
Single-family homesHistoric homesBungalowsCondos near the train
Getting around
How far is everything?
Metra stops at La Grange Road and Stone Avenue stations on the BNSF (BNSF) line, toward downtown Chicago. La Grange Road station is downtown and Stone Avenue is a few blocks west. I-294 and I-55 are a few minutes west and south.
Straight-line miles. Tap one to draw it on the map. No train times; check Metra for schedules.
Places to know
Start here.
- Arts and cultureLa Grange TheatreA downtown cinema that turned 100 in 2025, with new auditoriums.
- ShoppingLa Grange RoadThe downtown main street of restaurants and shops, between the two stations.
- LandmarksLa Grange Village Historic DistrictBlocks of Victorian and Prairie School homes, including early Frank Lloyd Wright houses.
- Arts and cultureLa Grange Public LibraryThe village library, on Cossitt Avenue downtown.
- Food and drinkmánaGreek cooking over wood and charcoal on La Grange Road.
For sale now
On the market in La Grange.
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.
- Patch · Nov 10, 2026La Grange Condo Owners To See Parking Disappear; Village Help SoughtRead at Patch
- Patch · Nov 10, 2026La Grange Prevails In Open Meetings Battle Over Affordable Housing PanelRead at Patch
- Patch · Oct 13, 2026La Grange Landlord Blames Vacancy On Parking ProblemRead at Patch
- Patch · Sep 17, 2026La Grange Quietly Shifts Affordable Housing Panel's RoleRead at Patch
- Patch · Aug 25, 2026Planned La Grange Townhomes Concern Residents; Project Described As UpscaleRead at Patch
Recent real estate headlines from Google News, linked to the outlets that published them. Sources
Nearby
Around La Grange.
Questions
Good to know.
What is La Grange known for?
La Grange has a downtown along La Grange Road with a deep bench of restaurants and the La Grange Theatre, a cinema that turned 100 in 2025. The BNSF Line runs through the village with two stations. Much of the north side is a historic district that includes early Frank Lloyd Wright houses.
What kind of homes are in La Grange?
Victorian, Queen Anne and Prairie School homes in the historic district, bungalows, Colonials and Tudors across the village, newer single-family homes on older lots, and condo buildings near downtown and the stations.
How do you get to Chicago from La Grange?
La Grange is about 13 miles from the Loop as the crow flies. Metra stops at La Grange Road and Stone Avenue stations on the BNSF (BNSF) line, toward downtown Chicago. La Grange Road station is downtown and Stone Avenue is a few blocks west. I-294 and I-55 are a few minutes west and south.
Which school districts serve La Grange?
Most of La Grange is served by LaGrange Elementary School District 102, LaGrange School District 105 South and Lyons Township High School District 204. 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 La Grange?
The closest towns with our guides are La Grange Park, Western Springs, Hinsdale and Oak Brook.
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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 5
- La Grange Public Library Lgplinfo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- La Grange Park from the air Mx. Granger, CC0
- Water Tower and Tower Green Mikebetzel, CC0
- Memorial Building Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Graue Mill and Museum B3thedw, CC BY-SA 4.0
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