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Moving to Glen Ellyn, IL
$625,000Median listing price
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About Glen Ellyn
A village of about 28,846 (2020 census) in DuPage County, roughly 24 miles due west of downtown Chicago, Glen Ellyn is a tree-lined suburb known as the "Village of Volunteers." Settled in the 1830s and incorporated in the 1890s, it grew around the railroad depot and the resort-era Lake Ellyn. Housing is classic established-suburb: gracious older homes near downtown and Lake Ellyn, mid-century neighborhoods, and high-end infill new construction; College of DuPage's main campus sits within the village.
Home prices in Glen Ellyn
The median listing price in Glen Ellyn is $625,000.
Top places in Glen Ellyn
- Downtown Glen Ellyn (Main Street shops and restaurants)
- Lake Ellyn Park and boathouse
- Stacy's Tavern Museum
- Village Links of Glen Ellyn (public golf course)
- College of DuPage campus (McAninch Arts Center)
- Illinois Prairie Path
- Sunset Pool
- Glen Ellyn History Center
Commuting from Glen Ellyn
- Metra Union Pacific West Line: Glen Ellyn station (551 Crescent Blvd, downtown), 22.4 miles from Ogilvie Transportation Center — trains reach Chicago in roughly 40–50 minutes (approximate). Driving downtown Chicago is about 30–45 minutes (approximate, ~24 miles via I-88/I-290).
Glen Ellyn FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Glen Ellyn, IL?
The median listing price in Glen Ellyn is $625,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Glen Ellyn, IL?
Metra Union Pacific West Line: Glen Ellyn station (551 Crescent Blvd, downtown), 22.4 miles from Ogilvie Transportation Center — trains reach Chicago in roughly 40–50 minutes (approximate). Driving downtown Chicago is about 30–45 minutes (approximate, ~24 miles via I-88/I-290).
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.