Chicago metro, IL relocation guide
Moving to Oakbrook Terrace, IL
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About Oakbrook Terrace
A small city of about 2,800 in DuPage County, Oakbrook Terrace is largely a commercial and office enclave — home to the landmark Oakbrook Terrace Tower — with pockets of townhome communities, condominiums, and apartment complexes rather than a traditional single-family downtown. Residents get Oak Brook adjacency (Oakbrook Center is minutes away) at relatively lower price points, with the Drury Lane Theatre as the city's best-known cultural landmark.
Home prices in Oakbrook Terrace
Home prices in Oakbrook Terrace vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Oakbrook Terrace
- Drury Lane Theatre
- Oakbrook Terrace Tower (landmark office tower)
- Lake View Nature Center (Oakbrook Terrace Park District)
- Terrace View Park
- Salt Creek trails
- Adjacent Oakbrook Center (Oak Brook)
Commuting from Oakbrook Terrace
- No Metra station in the city; the nearest options are the Union Pacific West Line in Elmhurst or Villa Park, about 10 minutes by car. Driving downtown Chicago is roughly 20 miles via I-290/I-88; allow about 30–50 minutes depending on traffic (approximate).
Oakbrook Terrace FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Oakbrook Terrace, IL?
Home prices in Oakbrook Terrace vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Oakbrook Terrace, IL?
No Metra station in the city; the nearest options are the Union Pacific West Line in Elmhurst or Villa Park, about 10 minutes by car. Driving downtown Chicago is roughly 20 miles via I-290/I-88; allow about 30–50 minutes depending on traffic (approximate).
Town links
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.