Chicago metro, IL relocation guide
Moving to Elgin, IL
$374,000Median listing price
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About Elgin
A city of about 114,797 (2020 census) in Kane and Cook counties, roughly 35 miles northwest of Chicago along the Fox River, Elgin is one of the larger and more suburbs in the metro. It has deep historic roots (the Elgin National Watch Company, Gail Borden's dairy) visible in its Victorian-era neighborhoods and downtown architecture.
Home prices in Elgin
The median listing price in Elgin is $374,000.
Top places in Elgin
- Downtown Elgin riverfront and Riverside Drive Promenade
- Grand Victoria Casino
- Gail Borden Public Library (main library)
- Hemmens Cultural Center
- Elgin History Museum
- Lords Park and its zoo
- Festival Park
- The Centre of Elgin (recreation center)
Commuting from Elgin
- Metra Milwaukee District West Line: three stations — National Street, Elgin (downtown), and Big Timber Road, the line's western terminus (weekday service west of Elgin). Trains reach Chicago Union Station in roughly 65–80 minutes (approximate). Driving downtown Chicago is about 45–65 minutes (approximate, ~35 miles via I-90).
Elgin FAQs
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The median listing price in Elgin is $374,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Elgin, IL?
Metra Milwaukee District West Line: three stations — National Street, Elgin (downtown), and Big Timber Road, the line's western terminus (weekday service west of Elgin). Trains reach Chicago Union Station in roughly 65–80 minutes (approximate). Driving downtown Chicago is about 45–65 minutes (approximate, ~35 miles via I-90).
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.