Scenic Glen Ellyn is a charming, picturesque, welcoming community centrally located in west suburban DuPage County. The Village of Glen Ellyn offers big city amenities with a small town feel. A historic downtown filled with locally-owned shops, unique restaurants, a restored 1920’s movie theater and seasonal events are just some of the many attributes that draw visitors to this award-winning community.
The Village of Glen Ellyn has a quality of life that is unique for a Village including its cultural, entertainment and recreation opportunities unique to the area. Visitors abound at year round community events where people come for the family fun and stay for the trendy shopping and dining. Locals and tourists enjoy a gorgeous getaway, steps from Downtown Glen Ellyn at beautiful 10 acre Lake Ellyn surrounded by a 25 acre picturesque park.
The Village is just 23 miles west of Chicago, which is easily accessible from Glen Ellyn’s downtown Metra station, along the Union Pacific West Line, and convenient to major highways and airports. Its close proximity to Chicago has kept Glen Ellyn a bustling entity for residents, businesses and visitors alike.