Get in
[edit]Roosevelt Road is a major artery that runs through town. O'Hare International Airport is nearby. Metra commuter trains provide a connection from Chicago en route to Elburn.
Get around
[edit]The PACE bus system provides transportation to neighboring towns such as Lombard and Wheaton. However, the village is compact enough that on foot is the best way to go.
See
[edit]- 1 Stacy's Tavern, 557 Geneva Road. A historic carriage stop, located in the village. This is a working museum that shows what life would have been like in the time of its operation. Nearby is a museum that shows the history of the Village of Glen Ellyn.
- 2 Lake Ellyn, 645 Lenox Road. A lake near the downtown area. A remnant of the once thriving health resort that Glen Ellyn was in the 1890s. Lake Ellyn is an amazing place to relax and maybe even catch a "fish"!
Do
[edit]- 1 Glen Theatre, 540 Crescent Blvd. A quaint movie theatre in the center of Glen Ellyn, with the most popular current flicks and maybe one or two indie films.
Events
[edit]- Taste of Glen Ellyn: . An extravaganza with booths of craft vendors, a stage with rotating singing acts, booths from several area restaurants, carnival rides, and many other vendors. It takes place over five days in August northwest of the tracks on Glenwood/Crescent Blvd. (date needs fixing)
Buy
[edit]The Central Business District of Glen Ellyn has many specialty stores to suit all types of people. In addition, there is a strong retail and commercial presence on Roosevelt Rd.
- Farmer's Market. every Friday from spring until fall. Many different farmers offer their farm fresh produce, flowers, and baked goods.
Eat
[edit]It is Glen Ellyn's restaurant scene that is the true star of downtown. The Central Business District features numerous award-winning restaurants.
- 1 Shannon's Irish Pub, 428 North Main Street, ☏ +1 630 790-9080.
- 2 Marinella's, 548 Duane Street, ☏ +1 630 469-7277. Italian
- 3 Barone's, 475 Pennsylvania Avenue, ☏ +1 630 858-0555. Pizza
- 4 Thipi Thai, 530 Crescent Boulevard, ☏ +1 630 469-9001.
- 5 Santa Fe, 426 North Main Street, ☏ +1 630 790-3311. Mexican
- Heavenly Chicago Hot Dogs. Lee Ebersole's hot dogs cart
Drink
[edit]Nightlife in Glen Ellyn is mostly concentrated south of the railroad tracks, downtown, on Main Street. Here, most of the restaurants, namely, Shannon's and Santa Fe feature a full-service bar.
Sleep
[edit]Lodging in Glen Ellyn is limited, with one notable exception.
- 1 Crowne Plaza Glen Ellyn-Lombard, 1250 Roosevelt Road, ☏ +1 630-629-6000, [email protected]. Indulge in luxury lodging at the Crowne Plaza Glen Ellyn-Lombard, an upscale hotel near downtown Chicago with well-appointed guestrooms and suites, indoor swimming pool, onsite restaurant, 24-hour business center, complimentary high-speed Internet access and value hotel packages.
Connect
[edit]- 1 Glen Ellyn Public Library, 400 Duane St, ☏ +1 630 469-0879. Free internet and even book-borrowing privileges for many out-of-town folks. Ask for a One-Day Guest Pass or an Internet Guest card at the Information Desk on the second floor. On the Illinois Prairie Path. Wheelchair accessible entrance. About half a mile away from the Glen Ellyn Metra Station.
Go next
[edit]A 40-minute train ride is all that separates Glen Ellyn from a truly cultural experience found in The Windy City. Chicago is truly a world-class city and should not be missed.
If you enjoy a more small town atmosphere, visit Galena, Illinois. Galena is an old mining town local to the mighty Mississippi River, that features a charming downtown shopping district with many quaint shops and charming eateries. It is about a 2 hour drive away.
| Routes through Glen Ellyn |
Schaumburg via  ← Itasca ←
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N  S
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→ Downers Grove → New Lenox |
| Dixon ← Wheaton ← | W  E
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→ Lombard → Hillside |
| Schaumburg ← Lombard ← | N  S
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→ Lisle → Joliet |
| Elburn ← Wheaton ← | W  E
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→ Lombard → Chicago |