Place description

River Forest is a Chicago-adjacent suburban village which is home to two universities, namely, Concordia University Chicago and Dominican University. Situated in Cook County in the state of Illinois, River Forest is closely connected to its neighbour community, Oak Park.

The Winslow House by Frank Lloyd Wright is an important architectural marvel of the village. The city is famous for its Food Truck Rally in Keystone Park that is organised by Rotary Club of Oak Park River Forest. All the earnings from this event goes to local charities.

Important landmarks/places nearby

Since the campus is located very near to Chicago, most of the places you can visit lie in the city as well. However, you can begin touring the area just 5 minutes away from the campus by visiting Frank Lloyd Wright–Prairie School of Architecture Historic District. From Weird Chicago Tours to the Escape Factor, there are a plethora of options available to you once you enter Chicago. Some places worth visiting include the Ernest Hemingway Birthplace Museum, the Navy Pier and the Millenium Park.

Crime rate

According to the 2018 crime rate statistics, the crime rate of River Forest was 125.84 per 100,000 population. It was a 33.65% decline from the previous year’s crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of a criminal offense is 1 in 44. You can look up more data online before making any final decisions.

Nearby Airports

Two international airports are in the campus vicinity. O'Hare International Airport is about 25 minutes away from the campus whereas Chicago Midway International Airport is about 35 minutes away. You can choose either of them as the distance is not too big a factor.

Nearby Subways and train stations

Oak Park and Harlem/Lake are some of the nearest subway stations, each about an 8 minute drive away from the campus. The River Forest Train Station is just 6 minutes away from campus. You can either take the subway or the bus for your daily commute. However the bus stops are all at least 10 minutes away so we recommend you choose based on your need and comfort.

Concordia University - Chicago