Chicago metro, IL relocation guide
Moving to Libertyville, IL
$699,000Median listing price
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About Libertyville
Libertyville (~20,700 residents) is one of Lake County's most beloved downtowns — a walkable Milwaukee Avenue corridor of independent shops, restaurants, and the historic Liberty Theatre, consistently ranked among the best downtowns in the Chicago suburbs. Housing mixes historic homes near downtown, mid-century neighborhoods, and newer subdivisions.
Home prices in Libertyville
The median listing price in Libertyville is $699,000.
Top places in Libertyville
- Downtown Libertyville
- Adlai E. Stevenson historic home
- Independence Grove Forest Preserve
- Libertyville Days
- Cook Park
- Des Plaines River Trail access
- Ancient Oaks Foundation / local nature areas.
Commuting from Libertyville
- Metra Milwaukee District North (MD-N) Line; Libertyville station downtown to Chicago Union Station.
- Typical weekday train to Union Station: approximately 60–70 minutes (approximate; varies by stopping pattern).
- Approximate drive to downtown Chicago (the Loop): ~40–55 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent, ~35 miles).
Libertyville FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Libertyville, IL?
The median listing price in Libertyville is $699,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Libertyville, IL?
Metra Milwaukee District North (MD-N) Line; Libertyville station downtown to Chicago Union Station.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.