Morton Grove
Forest preserves on the North Branch and a Metra stop.
Morton Grove Historical Museum, Harrer Park · Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
To the Loop
13mi
Straight-line miles from downtown Morton Grove.
Metra
1 station in town.
County
Cook
About 5.1 square miles.
ASG here
0
Homes we list here now.
Living here
Life in Morton Grove.
Morton Grove grew around an old mill on the North Branch of the Chicago River, and its railroad stop was named for Levi P. Morton, the railroad financier who became vice president. Cook County forest preserves line the river through the village, and the Morton Grove Historical Museum sits in Harrer Park.
Linne Woods and the North Branch Trail follow the river through the village, and Harrer Park holds the historical museum.
Big parksQuieter side streetsTrails and biking
The homes
What you'll find.
Brick bungalows and Georgians from the 1920s through the 1950s, postwar ranches and split-levels, and condo buildings along Dempster Street and near the station.
BungalowsSingle-family homesCondos
Getting around
How far is everything?
Metra stops at Morton Grove station on the Milwaukee District North (MD-N) line, toward downtown Chicago. Dempster Street and Golf Road are the main east-west streets, and the Edens Expressway (I-94) runs along the east side.
Straight-line miles. Tap one to draw it on the map. No train times; check Metra for schedules.
Places to know
Start here.
- ParksLinne WoodsForest preserve on the North Branch, with a canoe landing and picnic groves.
- ParksNorth Branch TrailThe paved forest preserve trail along the river.
- ParksHarrer ParkThe village park named for the first mayor, George Harrer.
- Arts and cultureMorton Grove Historical MuseumIn the 1888 Haupt-Yehl House, moved to Harrer Park in 1984.
For sale now
On the market in Morton Grove.
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In the news
What's being built and sold.
- Legacy | Obituary · Sep 20, 2026Kathy Lea Argianas Obituary (2026) - Morton Grove, IL - Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Homes - NilesRead at Legacy | Obituary
- Legacy | Obituary · Aug 17, 2026Flora P. Antonio Obituary (2026) - Morton Grove, 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 Morton Grove.
Questions
Good to know.
What is Morton Grove known for?
Morton Grove grew around an old mill on the North Branch of the Chicago River, and its railroad stop was named for Levi P. Morton, the railroad financier who became vice president. Cook County forest preserves line the river through the village, and the Morton Grove Historical Museum sits in Harrer Park.
What kind of homes are in Morton Grove?
Brick bungalows and Georgians from the 1920s through the 1950s, postwar ranches and split-levels, and condo buildings along Dempster Street and near the station.
How do you get to Chicago from Morton Grove?
Morton Grove is about 13 miles from the Loop as the crow flies. Metra stops at Morton Grove station on the Milwaukee District North (MD-N) line, toward downtown Chicago. Dempster Street and Golf Road are the main east-west streets, and the Edens Expressway (I-94) runs along the east side.
Which school districts serve Morton Grove?
Most of Morton Grove is served by Morton Grove School District 70, Skokie/Morton Grove School District 69, Golf School District 67, East Maine School District 63, Niles Township High School District 219 and Maine Township High School District 207. 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 Morton Grove?
The closest towns with our guides are Skokie, Park Ridge, Glenview and Northfield.
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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
- Morton Grove Historical Museum, Harrer Park Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park Brandon Olafsson, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Pickwick Theatre, Uptown Park Ridge Chicagoshim, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Glen Town Center, Glenview Zol87, CC BY-SA 4.0
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