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Student Housing in Lake Forest, IL
About Student Housing in Lake Forest
Lake Forest, IL is an upscale North Shore suburb on Lake Michigan, about thirty-three miles north of downtown Chicago, and home to Lake Forest College. It's one of Chicagoland's most established communities, all tree-lined streets, historic homes, and a walkable downtown built around Market Square, the country's first planned shopping center and a National Register landmark. Students get a quiet, polished setting with the lakefront, public beaches, and forest preserves close at hand, plus the small liberal-arts feel of Lake Forest College. Two Metra stations make Chicago an easy day trip for museums, games, and concerts, so you can have the calm suburb and the big city both within reach.
Best Neighborhoods for Students in Lake Forest
Around Lake Forest College and Market Square
The walkable center, with historic apartments and homes near campus and the train.
East Lake Forest
Toward the lakefront, the most polished and sought-after stretch, quiet and close to the beaches.
The neighborhoods near the Metra stations
Popular for the easy Chicago commute and quick access to the rail line.
Getting Around Lake Forest as a Student
Here's what you need to know about getting around Lake Forest.