The Chicago area boasts top-rated schools and universities and a superior transportation network of interstate highways, rail and bus lines. The laboratory’s campus is located 25 miles southwest of Chicago, about half an hour by expressway from two major international airports, O’Hare and Midway.
When selecting a place to live, you will want to consider how long it will take you to commute to work, which towns or neighborhoods suit you best and what kinds of amenities are available in the area.
Every city and town in the Chicago area has a website where you can find information about its community, schools, libraries and other services.
Looking for a home in Chicago
Chicago is a city of many neighborhoods. Web resources will help you explore Chicago’s various neighborhoods and regions online and find out about their demographics, transportation options, dining, hospitals, entertainment, grocery stores, gyms, museums and other neighborhood amenities and attractions. A local real estate agent can help you further refine your neighborhood preference and begin the process of finding and buy a home.
Looking for a home in the suburbs
Web sites of towns and cities can help you narrow your search to areas that sound appealing to you (keep in mind how far you’re willing to commute to work on a daily basis). A real estate agent specializing in a particular suburban area can help you further refine your preference and begin the process of finding and buy a home.
Looking for an apartment
If you prefer to rent an apartment, look for websites with Chicagoland-wide listings to start your search for long- or short-term housing, including furnished apartments.