Glen Ellyn is a charming, walkable Chicago‑area village centered on Lake Ellyn with a lively downtown of restaurants, coffee shops, parks and a full events calendar — easy to settle into for multi‑week assignments.
It’s about 23 miles west of downtown Chicago with convenient Metra and highway access and roughly 22 miles from Naperville, so weekend trips to big‑city museums, nightlife, or larger suburban shopping and dining are simple.