Brookfield, IL

Brookfield is a well-connected Chicago suburb about 15 miles west of downtown, accessible via I-290 and I-294. Most visitors arrive on the Eisenhower Expressway for easy Loop access or use the Tri-State Tollway for regional connections. The compact community of 19,000 sits in Cook County with typical Midwest seasons and tree-lined residential streets. It's home to the famous Brookfield Zoo, one of America's largest zoos spanning 216 acres.