To the Loop
33mi
Straight-line miles from downtown Mundelein.
Metra
1 station in town.
County
Lake
About 12 square miles.
ASG here
0
Homes we list here now.
Living here
Life in Mundelein.
Mundelein is home to the University of Saint Mary of the Lake, a seminary campus of brick buildings and a chapel around a private lake on the east side of town. Downtown gathers around the village hall and the Metra station, and Diamond Lake sits on the south side.
Diamond Lake, a glacial lake on the south side, is used for fishing, boating and swimming. The park district runs over 30 parks, including Kracklauer Park and the Barefoot Bay outdoor pool.
Near the lakeBig parksHistoric architectureQuieter side streets
The homes
What you'll find.
Older homes on the blocks near downtown, ranches and tri-levels from the 1950s and 1960s in the center of town, two-story subdivision homes from the 1970s on at the edges, and townhomes and apartments.
Single-family homesRanches and tri-levelsTownhomesApartments
Getting around
How far is everything?
Metra stops at Mundelein station on the North Central Service (NCS) line, toward downtown Chicago. Routes 45, 60, 83 and 176 meet in and around town. The Prairie Crossing and Libertyville stations on the Milwaukee North line are a short drive east.
Straight-line miles. Tap one to draw it on the map. No train times; check Metra for schedules.
Places to know
Start here.
- LandmarksUniversity of Saint Mary of the LakeA seminary campus from the 1920s around its own lake.
- Lake and riverDiamond LakeA 153-acre glacial lake on the south side of town.
- Arts and cultureMundelein Heritage MuseumLocal history in a 1920s building built for the Soo Line Railroad.
- ParksKracklauer ParkBall fields, paths and open lawns on the south side.
- ShoppingDowntown MundeleinShops and restaurants along Route 45 and Park Street near the village hall.
For sale now
On the market in Mundelein.
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In the news
What's being built and sold.
- Lake and McHenry County Scanner · Oct 26, 2026Lake County zoning board approves 49-acre, 13,000-panel solar farm near Mundelein despite oppositionRead at Lake and McHenry County Scanner
- REJournals · Oct 2, 2026Essex Realty Group brokers $24 million sale of 155-unit apartment community in MundeleinRead at REJournals
- REJournals · Sep 29, 2026Daniel Management Group awarded new apartment assignment in MundeleinRead at REJournals
- Legacy | Obituary · Aug 28, 2026Amelita Beltran Obituary (2026) - Mundelein, IL - Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Homes - NilesRead at Legacy | Obituary
- The Real Deal · Aug 17, 2026Phil Domenico’s Synergy cashes in on Mundelein apartments for $53MRead at The Real Deal
Recent real estate headlines from Google News, linked to the outlets that published them. Sources
Nearby
Around Mundelein.
Questions
Good to know.
What is Mundelein known for?
Mundelein is home to the University of Saint Mary of the Lake, a seminary campus of brick buildings and a chapel around a private lake on the east side of town. Downtown gathers around the village hall and the Metra station, and Diamond Lake sits on the south side.
What kind of homes are in Mundelein?
Older homes on the blocks near downtown, ranches and tri-levels from the 1950s and 1960s in the center of town, two-story subdivision homes from the 1970s on at the edges, and townhomes and apartments.
How do you get to Chicago from Mundelein?
Mundelein is about 33 miles from the Loop as the crow flies. Metra stops at Mundelein station on the North Central Service (NCS) line, toward downtown Chicago. Routes 45, 60, 83 and 176 meet in and around town. The Prairie Crossing and Libertyville stations on the Milwaukee North line are a short drive east.
Which school districts serve Mundelein?
Most of Mundelein is served by Mundelein Elementary School District 75, Fremont School District 79, Diamond Lake School District 76 and Mundelein Consolidated High School District 120. 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 Mundelein?
The closest towns with our guides are Libertyville, Vernon Hills, Hawthorn Woods and Grayslake.
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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
- University of Saint Mary of the Lake Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ansel B. Cook Home, Cook Park Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Half Day Forest Preserve CheepShot, CC BY 2.0
- Center Street, downtown Grayslake Richie Diesterheft from Chicago, IL, USA, CC BY 2.0
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