On the doorstep of Chicago
The village of Oak Park borders the West Side of Chicago, sitting between West North Avenue and West Roosevelt Road. A convenient base for seeing the sights of Chicago, this residential neighborhood has attracted some illustrious residents over the years, including Ernest Hemingway and Frank Lloyd Wright. Today, an Oak Park vacation rental offers an historic setting and a relaxed, family-friendly vibe where you can enjoy great shopping, dining, and a vibrant arts and cultural scene just a few miles from bright lines of Chicago and the picturesque shores of Lake Michigan.
Oak Park’s famous former residents
Celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright and his wife settled in Oak Park in 1889 and, as a result, Oak Park boasts the world's largest collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture – including his home and studio, and the game-changing Modernist splendor of the Unity Temple. An easy 4-block Frank Lloyd Wright walk will take you past several residences designed by the master architect and is a highlight of any Oak Park itinerary. History buffs will also love the Hemingway birthplace and Hemingway Museum in Oak Park, which offer a fascinating insight into the life of the iconic author.
Head outdoors in Oak Park
Oak Park is a bicycle-friendly community, and you can explore miles of biking routes from your Oak Park vacation rental. The Grand Illinois Trail cuts through Oak Park along Augusta Boulevard – connecting you with an epic loop trail from Lake Michigan to the Mississippi and back. The Illinois Prairie Path, a network of 61 miles of former railroad, is also easily accessible. Chicago’s beautiful green spaces of Lincoln Park and Grant Park are within reach, offering beautiful lakeside vistas across the twinkling waters of Lake Michigan. Relax on their beaches and tree-lined lawns or head out onto the lake itself.
Transportation options to and around Oak Park
Fly into Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD), the closest airport, located 8.9 mi (14.4 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you can also fly into Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), which is 7 mi (11.3 km) away.
If you're traveling by train, the main station is Oak Park Station. You can see more of Oak Park by jumping on the metro at Ridgeland Station (Green Line), Oak Park Station (Green Line) or Oak Park Station (Blue Line).