To the Loop
24mi
Straight-line miles from downtown Lemont.
Metra
1 station in town.
County
Cook
About 9.3 square miles.
ASG here
0
Homes we list here now.
Living here
Life in Lemont.
Lemont grew along the Illinois and Michigan Canal and the quarries that cut the limestone for buildings like Chicago's Water Tower. Its downtown historic district keeps about 38 limestone buildings, and the 1861 Old Stone Church is now the local history museum.
The I&M Canal Trail runs along the canal at the foot of downtown, the Heritage Quarries Recreation Area has trails around old quarry lakes, and Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve is across the river.
Historic architectureRestaurantsLocal shopping streetsTrails and bikingBig parks
The homes
What you'll find.
Limestone and frame homes from the 1800s near downtown, bungalows and mid-century homes, and newer subdivisions and townhomes on the hills south of town.
Historic homesSingle-family homesTownhomesCondos
Getting around
How far is everything?
Metra stops at Lemont station on the Heritage Corridor (HC) line, toward downtown Chicago. I-355 crosses the village with an interchange at 127th Street, and Route 171 runs through town. I-55 is across the Des Plaines River to the north.
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 cultureOld Stone ChurchAn 1861 limestone church, now the Lemont Area Historical Society museum.
- Food and drinkDowntown LemontRestaurants and shops in limestone buildings on Main and Stephen Streets.
- ParksI&M Canal TrailA trail along the old canal at the edge of downtown.
- Lake and riverHeritage Quarries Recreation AreaTrails and fishing around flooded limestone quarries.
- LandmarksHindu Temple of Greater ChicagoA large temple complex on the hills south of town.
- ParksCog HillA golf club just outside the village that has hosted PGA Tour events.
For sale now
On the market in Lemont.
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In the news
What's being built and sold.
- Tribute Archive · Nov 2, 2026Audra Zakarauskas, Obituary | Petkus Funeral Homes | Lemont, ILRead at Tribute Archive
- Patch · Aug 5, 2026Belmont Estates Development To Be Discussed At Lemont's Plan Commission Meeting On WednesdayRead at Patch
Recent real estate headlines from Google News, linked to the outlets that published them. Sources
Nearby
Around Lemont.
Questions
Good to know.
What is Lemont known for?
Lemont grew along the Illinois and Michigan Canal and the quarries that cut the limestone for buildings like Chicago's Water Tower. Its downtown historic district keeps about 38 limestone buildings, and the 1861 Old Stone Church is now the local history museum.
What kind of homes are in Lemont?
Limestone and frame homes from the 1800s near downtown, bungalows and mid-century homes, and newer subdivisions and townhomes on the hills south of town.
How do you get to Chicago from Lemont?
Lemont is about 24 miles from the Loop as the crow flies. Metra stops at Lemont station on the Heritage Corridor (HC) line, toward downtown Chicago. I-355 crosses the village with an interchange at 127th Street, and Route 171 runs through town. I-55 is across the Des Plaines River to the north.
Which school districts serve Lemont?
Most of Lemont is served by Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A and Lemont Township High School District 210. 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 Lemont?
The closest towns with our guides are Homer Glen, Burr Ridge, Orland Park and Palos Park.
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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 3
- Lemont Downtown Historic District Alex Hughes, CC BY-SA 3.0
- John Humphrey House Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Plush Horse, Palos Park Crosbiesmith, CC BY-SA 4.0
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