How is the commute from Hazel Crest, IL?

Metra Electric District; in-town Hazel Crest station (per Wikipedia station listings, read September 24, 2026). Driving downtown Chicago is about 35–45 minutes (approximate, ~25 miles via I-80/94 and I-294).

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About Hazel Crest

A south suburb of about 13,382 (2020 census), Hazel Crest is a quiet residential community of mid-century ranches, split-levels, and newer subdivisions. The vibe is suburban, with a Metra Electric station giving commuters a direct downtown link and Cook County forest preserves close by.

Advocate South Suburban Hospital, Hazel Crest, ILPhoto: Marcusmax · CC BY-SA 3.0

Hazel Crest Fire Department (175th and Stonebridge)Photo: Marcusmax · CC BY-SA 3.0

Dixie Governor Motel postcard (1901 Bremerton Plaza, East Hazelcrest). Public domain. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3ADixie_Governor_Motel%2C_1901_Bremerton_Plaza%2C_East_Hazelcrest%2C_Illinois_%28NBY_428733%29.jpgPhoto: Unknown authorUnknown author · Public domain

Home prices in Hazel Crest

Home prices in Hazel Crest vary by neighborhood and property type.

Top places in Hazel Crest

Hazel Crest Metra Electric station area
Hazel Crest Park District facilities
Village Hall and civic campus
Nearby downtown Homewood (adjacent)
Izaak Walton Preserve (nearby Homewood)
Cook County forest preserve trails nearby
175th Street retail corridor

Commuting from Hazel Crest

Metra Electric District; in-town Hazel Crest station (per Wikipedia station listings, read September 24, 2026). Driving downtown Chicago is about 35–45 minutes (approximate, ~25 miles via I-80/94 and I-294).

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What is the housing market like in Hazel Crest, IL?
Home prices in Hazel Crest vary by neighborhood and property type.
How is the commute from Hazel Crest, IL?
Metra Electric District; in-town Hazel Crest station (per Wikipedia station listings, read September 24, 2026). Driving downtown Chicago is about 35–45 minutes (approximate, ~25 miles via I-80/94 and I-294).

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