Chicago metro, IL relocation guide
Moving to Channel Lake, IL
$354,700Median listing price
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About Channel Lake
Channel Lake is an unincorporated census-designated place in northern Lake County, part of the Chain O'Lakes region near Antioch. A lake community of modest homes and cottages, many with water access, it functions as a distinct waterfront neighborhood though it has no municipal government.
Home prices in Channel Lake
The median listing price in Channel Lake is $354,700.
Top places in Channel Lake
- Channel Lake
- Nearby Chain O'Lakes State Park.
- Nearby downtown Antioch (~10 minutes).
Commuting from Channel Lake
- No Metra station; nearest is Antioch (North Central Service) (~10 minutes by car, approximate).
- Approximate drive to downtown Chicago (the Loop): ~60–70 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent).
Channel Lake FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Channel Lake, IL?
The median listing price in Channel Lake is $354,700. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Channel Lake, IL?
No Metra station; nearest is Antioch (North Central Service) (~10 minutes by car, approximate).
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.