Chicago metro, IL relocation guide
Moving to Cortland, IL
$372,545Median listing price
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About Cortland
A small DeKalb County town (about 4,300 residents in 2020) just east of DeKalb, largely residential. Housing is a mix of older town homes and newer subdivisions; many residents use DeKalb and Sycamore for shopping, dining, and services.
Home prices in Cortland
The median listing price in Cortland is $372,545.
Top places in Cortland
- Cortland Town Hall
- Cortland Community Park
- DeKalb / Sycamore amenities (adjacent)
Commuting from Cortland
- No in-town Metra station. The nearest station is the Union Pacific West Line at Elburn, roughly 20 minutes by car. Driving to downtown Chicago is about 60 miles via I-88; allow roughly 1 hour 15 minutes depending on traffic.
Cortland FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Cortland, IL?
The median listing price in Cortland is $372,545. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Cortland, IL?
No in-town Metra station. The nearest station is the Union Pacific West Line at Elburn, roughly 20 minutes by car. Driving to downtown Chicago is about 60 miles via I-88; allow roughly 1 hour 15 minutes depending on traffic.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.