Lake Forest Area

The City of Lake Forest and the North Shore are rich with resources for recreation, entertainment, culture, and more.

The City of Lake Forest, population 20,000, is a safe, suburban community recognized for its natural beauty, sensitivity to open space and preservation of its historic structures and landscapes. A vibrant downtown business district, including historic Market Square and the Metra train station, is a ten minute walk from campus. The beautiful Lake Michigan beach is a five minute walk from campus.

See photos and videos about our town: Lake Forest, Illinois

Local Resources
Popular stores nearby
  • Target: 4.6 miles from campus - 975 Rockland Rd. Lake Bluff, IL
  • Walgreens .7 miles from campus - 296 E. Deerpath Rd. Lake Forest,
  • CVS .7 miles from campus - 520 N. Western Ave. Lake Forest, IL
  • Target - 313 E. Townline Rd. Vernon Hills, IL
  • Home Depot - 493 N. Milwaukee Ave. Vernon Hills, IL
  • Walmart - 555 E. Townline Rd. Vernon Hills, IL
  • Bed Bath & Beyond - 413 N. Milwaukee Ave. Vernon Hills, IL
  • Westfield Hawthorn Mall - 122 Hawthorn Center Vernon Hills, IL