Mundelein, Illinois
Mundelein is a village of 31,915 people in Lake County, Illinois, founded in 1865.
Why visit Mundelein
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 53 parks and trails, 61 places to eat and 6 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Cook Memorial Library, David Adler Estate, Steeple Chase Golf Club and White Deer Run Golf Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 14°F, and about 43 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Mundelein
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Mundelein
Mundelein is a village in Lake County, Illinois, United States and a northern suburb of Chicago. Per the 2020 census, the population was 31,560, making this the fourth largest town in Lake County. The village straddles Libertyville Township and Fremont Township, and borders Grayslake, Ivanhoe, Diamond Lake, and Libertyville. The village lies 33 miles northwest of the Chicago Loop.
From the Wikipedia article Mundelein, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks11
Cook Memorial Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Building in Illinois, United States
David Adler Estate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
United States historic place
Lloyd Lewis House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Libertyville, Illinois, listed on the NRHP in Lake County
Mrs. Isaac D. Adler House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
United States historic place
Proctor Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Commercial building in Libertyville, Illinois
Public Service Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Bank building in Libertyville, United States of America
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Cuneo Museum
Museum · 3.7 mi
Historic home, art collection and gardens in Illinois, US
Lake County Discovery Museum
Museum · 4.7 mi
History Museum in Libertyville, IL
Central Hotel
Monument and historic site · 0.7 mi
534 North Seymour Avenue, Mundelein
Parks, trails and playgrounds53
Meadowlark Park and Arboretum
Park · 3.0 mi
188 Meadowlark Drive, Hawthorn Woods
sunrise-sunset
Cynthia T. Peterson Park
Park · 3.1 mi
Walking/Biking path (.6 miles). Picnic shelter with restrooms/barbecue grills Open field/play area Basketball/Tennis/Volleyball Courts...
200 West Hawthorn Parkway, Vernon Hills
41 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes61
Luke's of Mundelein
Restaurant · Hot Dog · 0.6 mi
551 North Lake Street, Mundelein
Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Bill's Pizza and Pub
Bar and pub · 1.5 mi
DON'T GO IF YOU HAVE A PEANUT ALLERGY!
624 South Lake Street, Mundelein
Emil's Sports Bar & Pizzeria
Restaurant · Chicken, Pizza, Bar And Grill · 0.6 mi
604 North Lake Street, Mundelein
Pop's Pizza of Mundelein
Restaurant · Pizza
1130 West Maple Avenue, Mundelein
Mo 10:00-21:00; Tu-We 09:00-21:00; Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa...
Dover Straights
Restaurant · 3.0 mi
Seafood, Semi-fine dining, fancy. Live bands. Salad boat cart.
890 East Route 45, Mundelein
49 more on the map.
Where to stay6
Super 8 by Wyndham Mundelein/Libertyville Area
Motel and hotel · 2.6 mi
1950 South Lake Street, Mundelein
Churches and places of worship23
Santa Maria Del Popolo Chapel,Rectory, & Room Facilities
Church · 0.8 mi
116 North Lake Street, Mundelein
Fransiscan Convent
Church · Catholic · 1.9 mi
1600 West Park Avenue, Libertyville
Shopping10
Gas and EV charging15
Schools, colleges and libraries58
University of Saint Mary of the Lake
School · Roman Catholic · 1.3 mi
Exceptional Learners Collaborativ
School · 5.5 mi
960 Corporate Woods Pkwy, Vernon Hills
Fremont Jr High/Middle School
School · 2.9 mi
28871 N Fremont Center Rd, Mundelein
Healthcare5
Map of Mundelein
242 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°F | 14°F | 1.8 in | 11.0 in |
| Feb | 33°F | 16°F | 1.9 in | 12.8 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 26°F | 2.5 in | 5.3 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 36°F | 4.0 in | 1.8 in |
| May | 68°F | 47°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 58°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 62°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 61°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 53°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 42°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 30°F | 2.5 in | 2.5 in |
| Dec | 34°F | 20°F | 2.1 in | 9.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mundelein 4 Wsw (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
Lake County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for snowstorms.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-03-17: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2008-06-24: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2008-03-13: Record Snow And Near Record Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Libertyville 3 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Grayslake 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Gages Lake 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Lake Zurich 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Buffalo Grove 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Gurnee 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Lake Forest 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Lindenhurst 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Barrington 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Deerfield 11 mi southeast, about 18 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): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Downtown Mundelein, SeymourHolcomb, CC0
- David Adler Estate 1700 N Milwaukee Libertyville,IL, Ronincmc, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Public Service Building (8610934664), Teemu008 from Palatine, Illinois, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ansel B. Cook House, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mrs. Isaac D. Adler House, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Proctor Building, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- FLW-lloydlewishouse, Shmcnulty, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cuneo mansion and gardens, User:Witoki, CC BY-SA 3.0
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