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About Elmwood Park, IL

Elmwood Park is a Cook County suburb just 10 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, accessible via Interstate 90 and US Route 45. The small city sits between the Des Plaines River and major transportation corridors, making it a convenient stop for travelers heading to both O'Hare and Midway airports. The community was once home to the Elmwood Park Zoo, which operated from 1924 to 1942 on West Grand Avenue.

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Elmwood Park, IL is in United States, at 41.922, -87.816 - about 20 km north-west of Chicago, IL.

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What is the closest airport to Elmwood Park, IL?

The closest airport to Elmwood Park, IL is Chicago Midway International Airport, 23 km (about 32 min by car). Other airports nearby: Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Gary/Chicago International Airport.

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