2007-03-23 15:40:50 · 17 answers · asked by Joel 5 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Chicago
Probably Evanston or Oak Park, both for the same reasons - they're so close to Chicago you can see the Sears Tower in the distance, the "L" trains go directly to both suburbs, making transport easy, and both suburbs have cute downtowns with lots of shops and restaurants.
Evanston is probably more "city-like" - you'd think you were in Chicago, if you didn't know any better. It's a lot of condos and apartments, so it's good for singles (plus Northwestern is nearby, so it's a young community.) Oak Park is more like a traditional suburb, with pleasant houses with lawns, kind of where you'd want to live if you have a family. But both are nice.
2007-03-24 02:23:56 · answer #1 · answered by Marc W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a toughie. There are many to choose from. North side, probably Evanston, or if you've got the big bucks, Winnetka or Lake Forest. West side suburbs, maybe Naperville or a little farther out is Geneva or St. Charles, which I think is one of the fastest growing areas in Chicagoland right now. South side suburbs, hmmm...I don't know, I don't get down there too often at all to offer a personal opinion.
2007-03-24 13:06:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want easy access to Chicago's public transportation system, then I'd go with Evanston or Oak Park. Skokie is really nice too. But the CTA access in Skikie is a bit limited. If you don't mind taking Chicagoland's Metra rail system, there are tons of decent suburbs...I like Vernon Hills, Northbrook, Lincolnwood (also close to Chicago), & Wauconda. It really depends on what your looking for. Have kids? Research safe ares and excellent schools. If you like night life, museums, and things of that nature, stick closer to Chicago. I'm very paritial to Chicago's north side and the northern suburs myself. Good luck!
2007-03-24 10:24:47 · answer #3 · answered by morebidd 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oak Park
2007-03-23 23:50:36 · answer #4 · answered by Nora 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Arlington Heights!
2007-03-27 11:12:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-28 02:29:07 · answer #6 · answered by mosen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just about any of the Northwest suburbs.
2007-03-26 04:26:35 · answer #7 · answered by lynne f 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oak Park for sure or out on Lakeshore Drive
2007-03-25 18:14:48 · answer #8 · answered by Jay 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Affordable--Forest Park
I prefer Glen Ellyn.
2007-03-24 10:11:25 · answer #9 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Naperville or Orland Park
2007-03-24 04:45:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋