CITY : South Elgin

South Elgin, IL

With the motto “Where tradition meets the future,” it’s easy to see the draw to a village like South Elgin, Illinois.

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With the motto “Where tradition meets the future,” it’s easy to see the draw to a village like South Elgin, Illinois. A rapidly growing community, South Elgin is a great place to visit. With that small town village feel, but close to Chicago, you’ll enjoy your time here.

Located in northeast Illinois, South Elgin is a bedroom community to the west of Chicago. As part of the Northern Fox River Valley, South Elgin is not only close to everything Chicago has to offer, but is also close to many outdoor trails and activities.  

Whether you’d prefer hiking one of the trails, biking the Fox River Valley Bike Trail, or visiting one of the many museums, galleries and local eateries close by, South Elgin is full of experiences to take part in.

With a wonderful art community, plenty of outdoor activities, and its small town feel, South Elgin will be sure to make you want to enjoy and explore its village charm.


  • Abandoned Chicago & Northwestern Bridge
  • Blackberry Farm
  • Blackhawk County Forest Preserve
  • Blackhawk Station Fox River Trolley
  • Cantigny Park
  • Elgin National Watch Company Observatory
  • Elgin Shores Forest Preserve
  • Epic Air Trampoline Park
  • Galena & Union Railroad Bridge
  • Jon J. Duerr Forest Preserve
  • Kenyon Farm Forest Preserve
  • Santa's Village Azoosment Park
  • Vasa Park
  • Aurora University
  • Benedictine University
  • College of DuPage
  • Columbia College
  • DeVry University
  • Elgin Community College
  • Judson University
  • Loyola University Retreat & Ecology Campus
  • Providence Baptist College
  • Robert Morris University
  • Waubonsee Community College
  • Campana Factory
  • Elgin Fire Barn No. 5 Museum
  • Elgin History Museum
  • Fabyan Windmill
  • Foundry Park Windmill
  • Immanuel Hall
  • Lombard Historical Society
  • Pleasant Home
  • Pratt's Castle
  • Watch Factory Depot
  • Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
  • Advocate Sherman Hospital
  • Edward Hospital
  • Presence Saint Joseph Hospital
  • Bolingbrook's Clow International Airport
  • Chicago Midway International Airport
  • Chicago-O'Hare International Airport
  • DuPage Airport
  • Great Lakes Naval Station
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