Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Elk Grove Village is a village of 31,987 people in Cook County, Illinois, founded in 1956.
Why visit Elk Grove Village
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 91 parks and trails, 136 places to eat, 23 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Elk Grove Cinema, Adventureland, Paul Schweikher House and Studio and Ned Brown Forest Preserve.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 19°F, and about 38 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Elk Grove Village
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Elk Grove Village
Elk Grove Village is a village in Cook and DuPage Counties, Illinois, United States. The population was 32,812 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 31,802 in 2024. Located 22 miles (35 km) northwest of Chicago along the Golden Corridor, the Village of Elk Grove Village was incorporated on July 17, 1956. It is directly adjacent to O'Hare International Airport and is economically important to the Chicago metropolitan area due to its large industrial park, located on the eastern border of the village.
From the Wikipedia article Elk Grove Village, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Adventureland
Monument and historic site · 4.6 mi
Amusement park in Addison, Illinois, US
International Academy of Design and Technology
School · 2.9 mi
Private, for-profit media arts college, several of which are located in Canada and the United States
Museums and landmarks3
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Paul Schweikher House and Studio
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds91
Itasca Caribbean Water Park
Sports field and stadium · 2.8 mi
100 Catalpa Avenue, Itasca
79 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes136
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 0.7 mi
50 Biesterfield Road, Elk Grove Village
Mo-Sa 04:00-24:00; Su 05:00-24:00
Besa Mi Taco
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.3 mi
1180 North Arlington Heights Road, Itasca
Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00
Cooper's Hawk
Diner · American · 3.2 mi
798 West Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights
Mo-Tu 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 11:00-21:00
MAAX Asian BBQ & Hot Pots
Restaurant · Hotpot · 2.7 mi
222 East Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights
Mo-Su 11:00-23:00
Moretti's Ristorante & Pizza
Restaurant · American, Italian, Pizza · 2.6 mi
1799 South Busse Road, Mount Prospect
Mo 11:00-20:00; Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 13:00-22:00;...
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.8 mi
102 Biesterfield Road, Elk Grove Village
Mo-Fr 04:30-21:00; Sa 05:00-21:00; Su 05:30-21:00
Fox & Turtle
Restaurant · Sandwich, Burger, Chicken, American · 2.4 mi
400 East Orchard Street, Itasca
124 more on the map.
Where to stay23
Courtyard Chicago Arlington Heights/South
Motel and hotel · 2.8 mi
100 West Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago Wood Dale - Elk Grove
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
1200 North Mittel Boulevard, Wood Dale
Howard Johnson Elk Grove Village Hotel & Suites
Motel and hotel · 2.1 mi
1925 East Higgins Road, Elk Grove Village
Motel 6 Arlington Heights, IL - Chicago North Central
Motel and hotel · 2.8 mi
441 West Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights
Red Roof Inn Chicago - O'Hare Airport/Arlington Heights
Motel and hotel · 2.8 mi
22 West Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights
Comfort Inn & Suites Arlington Heights - Schaumburg
Motel and hotel · 2.9 mi
2112 South Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights
Suburban Studios Arlington Heights - Elk Grove
Motel and hotel · 2.9 mi
2120 South Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights
Chicago Marriott Schaumburg
Motel and hotel · 2.7 mi
50 North Martingale Road, Schaumburg
Churches and places of worship22
Haridham Chicago: Hindu-Swaminarayan Temple & Cultural Center (YDS Chicago)
Place of worship · 2.2 mi
540 Martingale Road, Schaumburg
Shopping18
Oakton Street Antique Center
Shop · 2.7 mi
2430 East Oakton Street, Arlington Heights
Gas and EV charging33
Casey's General Store
Gas station · 1.1 mi
1400 North Arlington Heights Road, Itasca
Schools, colleges and libraries65
Elk Grove High School
School · 0.5 mi
500 West Elk Grove Boulevard, Elk Grove Village
Healthcare7
Map of Elk Grove Village
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 19°F | 2.0 in | 11.3 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 22°F | 2.0 in | 10.7 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 31°F | 2.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 40°F | 3.8 in | 1.3 in |
| May | 70°F | 51°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 61°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 66°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 65°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 57°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 45°F | 3.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 34°F | 2.4 in | 1.8 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 24°F | 2.1 in | 7.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Chicago Ohare Intl Ap 72530 (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Cook County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-09-20: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Floodng (Flood)
- 2023-11-20: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2023-08-15: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Itasca 2 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Wood Dale 3 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Bensenville 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Mount Prospect 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Schaumburg 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Des Plaines 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Addison 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Rolling Meadows 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Roselle 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Arlington Heights 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Aerial view of warehouses in Elk Grove Village, IL, SounderBruce, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fairchild Park in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, US, SimLibrarian, CC0
- Elk Grove Village, IL 60007, USA - Wikivoyage pagebanner, bogdanstepniak, CC BY 3.0
- Elk Grove Village, IL, Wikivoyage Banner, bogdanstepniak, CC BY 3.0
- Elk Grove Village, IL 60007, USA - panoramio, bogdanstepniak, CC BY 3.0
- Elk Grove Village Public Library entrance (Illinois, US), CityLimitsJunction, CC0
- Elk Grove Village Public Library, Illinois, US, January 2025, SimLibrarian, CC0
- Roosevelt Park in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, US, January 2025, SimLibrarian, CC0
- Elk Grove Village, IL 60007, USA - panoramio (1), peter boy12qq12, CC BY 3.0
- Elk Grove Village water tank, CityLimitsJunction, CC0
- I-290 east at IL 390 exit - Elk Grove Village, IL - March 2026, AlphaBeta135, CC BY 4.0
- Elk Grove Village, IL 60007, USA - panoramio (3), Michael Boyd, CC BY 3.0
- Presbytery of Chicago offices in Elk Grove Village, Gerald Farinas, CC BY 4.0
- Westside of Paul Schweikher House and Studio, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- STS122-E-11976 - View of Earth, NASA, Public domain
- ISS030-E-69663 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-56671 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Moon time - panoramio, bogdanstepniak, CC BY 3.0
- Hyatt Place Chicago Itasca (DuPage County, IL) (2473345029), DiscoverDuPage, CC BY 2.0
- Hyatt Place Chicago Itasca (DuPage County, IL) (2511736024), DiscoverDuPage, CC BY 2.0
- Osborn Park in Cook County, Illinois, US, SimLibrarian, CC0
- Elk Grove Township, IL, USA - panoramio (4), Michael Boyd, CC BY 3.0
- Busse Woods Bicycle Trail - panoramio, Bohao Zhao, CC BY 3.0
- Itasca, IL, USA - panoramio (3), bogdanstepniak, CC BY 3.0
- Itasca office - panoramio, bogdanstepniak, CC BY 3.0
- Itasca - panoramio, bogdanstepniak, CC BY 3.0
- Elk Grove Township, IL, USA - panoramio (3), peter boy12qq12, CC BY 3.0
- Illinois Route 72 (Higgins Road) Through the Forest Preserve District, Near Schaumburg, Illinois (9181752876), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Elk Grove Township, IL, USA - panoramio (1), bogdanstepniak, CC BY 3.0
- Elk Grove Township, IL, USA - panoramio, bogdanstepniak, CC BY 3.0
- 2013-10-20 Pholiota aurivella (Batsch) P. Kumm 378165, This image was created by user Rocky Houghtby at Mushroom Observer , a source for mycological images. You can contact this user here ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Guns N' Roses pinball 2020 version by Jersey Jack - 53069215520, Tydence Davis, CC BY 2.0
- Cannon - panoramio (2), bogdanstepniak, CC BY 3.0
- Guns N' Roses pinball 2020 version by Jersey Jack - 53069215521, Tydence Davis, CC BY 2.0
- Itasca, IL, USA - Wikivoyage banner, bogdanstepniak, CC BY 3.0
- Itasca, IL, USA - panoramio (2), bogdanstepniak, CC BY 3.0
- Itasca, IL, USA - panoramio (1), bogdanstepniak, CC BY 3.0
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