Chicago metro, IL relocation guide
Moving to Wood Dale, IL
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About Wood Dale
A city of about 14,000 in DuPage County just south of O'Hare, Wood Dale is a classic mid-century suburb of bungalows, ranches, and modest subdivisions, with a small commercial core along Irving Park Road. Its identity is strongly tied to proximity — Metra's Milwaukee District West stops in town, and the airport, I-90, and I-290 are minutes away.
Home prices in Wood Dale
Home prices in Wood Dale vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Wood Dale
- Downtown Wood Dale (Irving Park Road)
- Wood Dale Park District
- Salt Creek greenway
- Elizabeth Park
- Wood Dale Metra station area
- White Pines Golf Club (adjacent, Bensenville)
Commuting from Wood Dale
- Metra Milwaukee District West Line — Wood Dale station, with direct service to Chicago Union Station. Driving downtown Chicago is roughly 20 miles via I-90/I-190; allow about 30–50 minutes depending on traffic (approximate).
Wood Dale FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Wood Dale, IL?
Home prices in Wood Dale vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Wood Dale, IL?
Metra Milwaukee District West Line — Wood Dale station, with direct service to Chicago Union Station. Driving downtown Chicago is roughly 20 miles via I-90/I-190; allow about 30–50 minutes depending on traffic (approximate).
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.