Distance to Downtown Chicago:
38 miles

Average Drive Times:
50 minutes to Chicago Loop
40 minutes to O’Hare Airport
90 minutes to Midway Airport

Express Train Commute to Loop:
60 minutes

The city of Mundelein was named after George Cardinal Mundelein in 1924. To show his appreciation, the Cardinal donated the community’s first fire engine. Despite the growth of industry, city ordinances have set standards that have preserved the rural atmosphere.

Transportation
Commuters can catch Metra’s Milwaukee District line in nearby Libertyville and the Chicago & Northwestern line from Lake Forest for an hour trip into the Loop.

Schools
Students attend elementary schools in District 75. Mundelein High School, District 120, was acknowledged for excellence by the Illinois and National Association of School Boards. Local parochial schools offer an alternative to public education.

Shopping
Mundelein has two shopping areas, one featuring a small town atmosphere with small family-owned businesses and the other more modern including such stores as Cub Foods, Jewel and Target.

Recreation
Mundelein has an award-winning Park District, with nineteen parks, nine golf courses, and both indoor and outdoor swimming pools. There are six lakes in the area and an extensive system of scenic trails providing endless enjoyment for bikers and walkers.