Chicago metro, IL relocation guide
Moving to Lake Forest, IL
$1,994,000Median listing price
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About Lake Forest
Lake Forest (~19,000 residents) is one of the North Shore's most addresses — a city of lakefront estates, historic homes and a meticulously planned downtown. Market Square (designed 1916) is the landmark open-air shopping center anchoring a walkable downtown of boutiques and restaurants.
Home prices in Lake Forest
The median listing price in Lake Forest is $1,994,000.
Top places in Lake Forest
- Market Square
- Downtown Lake Forest
- Lake Forest Beach
- Lake Forest College
- Ragdale
- Elawa Farm
- Middlefork Savanna Forest Preserve
- Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve
Commuting from Lake Forest
- Metra Union Pacific North (UP-N) Line; Lake Forest station in town to Ogilvie Transportation Center.
- Typical weekday train to Ogilvie: approximately 60–70 minutes (approximate; varies by stopping pattern).
- Approximate drive to downtown Chicago (the Loop): ~40–55 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent, ~30 miles).
Lake Forest FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Lake Forest, IL?
The median listing price in Lake Forest is $1,994,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Lake Forest, IL?
Metra Union Pacific North (UP-N) Line; Lake Forest station in town to Ogilvie Transportation Center.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.