Community Guide · Cook County, Illinois
A limestone downtown on the canal with a quick Metra ride.
Character & Vibe
This guide covers what it is like to live in Lemont, Illinois, a Cook County village with a historic limestone downtown on the Illinois and Michigan Canal and a Metra Heritage Corridor station. You will find local schools, commuting options, dining, shopping, parks and recreation, plus what buyers tend to appreciate about the village.
Lemont's historic downtown is built from the same local limestone that helped rebuild Chicago after the Great Fire. Canal Street, Stephen Street and Main Street are lined with independent restaurants, boutiques and breweries, all within a short walk of the canal towpath and the train station. Around downtown, streets climb into wooded hills that give the village some of the best views in the southwest suburbs.
Commute & Trains
Lemont has a Metra Heritage Corridor station with a ride to Chicago Union Station of about 40 minutes. I-355 provides expressway access, and the village sits where Cook, DuPage and Will Counties meet.
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Schools
Districts and schools serving Lemont families
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Public elementary and middle school district serving Lemont.
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Public middle school in the District 113A schools.
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Public high school in Lemont Township High School District 210.
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Local places to eat in and around Lemont
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Mexican restaurant on Stephen Street in Lemont.
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Restaurant and wine bar on Main Street in Lemont.
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Barbecue restaurant and bourbon bar on Canal Street in Lemont.
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Family restaurant on Stephen Street in Lemont.
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Grill and taproom in Lemont.
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Pizzeria and bar on Stephen Street in Lemont.
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Retail options serving Lemont
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Official guide to boutiques and shops in historic downtown Lemont.
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Shopping plaza at State Street and 127th Street anchored by Pete's Fresh Market.
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Official visitor guide to Lemont's dining, shopping and events.
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Green space, trails and outdoor life near Lemont
What Buyers Love
Lemont appeals to buyers who want a distinctive walkable downtown, the school districts from District 113A through Lemont High School and a quick train ride to Chicago. The limestone streetscape and canal setting are hard to find anywhere else in the area, and the hilly, wooded neighborhoods are a genuine exception to the flat suburban norm.
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