Concordia University Chicago, Oak Park

#51 among attractions in Oak Park

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Concordia University Chicago is a private university in River Forest, Illinois. Formerly a college exclusively for parochial teacher education, Concordia-Chicago now offers more than 100 undergraduate and postgraduate degrees and enrolls more than 5,000 students. The university is a member of the Concordia University System, a nationwide network of colleges and universities affiliated with the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1864 (160 years ago)Coordinates: 41°53'59"N, 87°48'34"W

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7400 Augusta StRiver ForestOak Park United States

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Concordia University Chicago – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, Unity Temple, Birthplace of Ernest Hemingway, Horse Show Fountain.

0.6 miSE
The famed Prairie-style architect’s home
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, Oak Park
17 min walk • Nestled in the charming suburb of Oak Park, Illinois, the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio stands as a testament to the architectural prowess and innovative vision of one of America's most renowned architects. This museum, once the personal residence and workspace of...
1 miSE
, Frank Lloyd Wright, Museum
Unity Temple, Oak Park
26 min walk • Unity Temple is a Unitarian Universalist church in Oak Park, Illinois, and the home of the Unity Temple Unitarian Universalist Congregation. It was designed by the American architect Frank Lloyd Wright, and built between 1905 and 1908.
1 miSE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Birthplace of Ernest Hemingway, Oak Park
26 min walk • The Ernest Hemingway Birthplace is a historic home and museum in Oak Park, Illinois where American author Ernest Hemingway was born. Hemingway lived in the home with his family for the first six years of his life. The house, now owned by The Ernest Hemingway Foundation of Oak Park, is open for guided tours.
1.1 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Frank Lloyd Wright
Horse Show Fountain, Oak Park
28 min walk • The Horse Show Fountain, also known as the Wright-Bock Fountain, is located in the Chicago suburb of Oak Park, Illinois, United States.
0.5 miE
Museum
Wonder Works, Oak Park
13 min walk • Wonder Works is a children's museum, a non-profit corporation established in 2002, located in the village of Oak Park, Illinois. It is the successor to the Children's Museum of Oak Park, established in 1993. The museum is dedicated to the principle of offering a fun, largely self-directed playing and learning place for children.
1 miSE
Church
Calvary Memorial Church, Oak Park
25 min walk • Calvary Memorial Church of Oak Park is a nondenominational church on Lake Street in Oak Park, Illinois, United States.
1 miSE
Library
Oak Park Public Library, Oak Park
26 min walk • The Oak Park Public Library is the public library system serving the village of Oak Park, Illinois, a suburb just west of Chicago. Founded as a public library in 1903, the library has three locations offering books, magazines, movies, music, computer access, and programs for all ages.
0.7 miSE
Frank Lloyd Wright
Arthur Heurtley House, Oak Park
18 min walk • The Arthur B. Heurtley House is located in the Chicago suburb of Oak Park, Illinois, United States. The house was designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright and constructed in 1902. The Heurtley House is considered one of the earliest examples of a Frank Lloyd Wright house in full Prairie style. The house was added to the U.S.
0.5 miSW
Library
River Forest Public Library, Oak Park
13 min walk • The River Forest Public Library is located at 735 Lathrop Avenue in River Forest, Illinois, a suburban community just west of Chicago. It serves a core population of approximately 11,000 residents, and drawing reciprocal patrons from the surrounding area.
0.7 miSE
Frank Lloyd Wright
Edward R. Hills House, Oak Park
18 min walk • The Edward R. Hills House, also known as the Hills–DeCaro House, is a residence located at 313 Forest Avenue in the Chicago suburb of Oak Park, Illinois. It is most notable for a 1906 remodel by architect Frank Lloyd Wright in his signature Prairie style.
0.8 miSE
Frank Lloyd Wright
Laura Gale House, Oak Park
20 min walk • The Laura Gale House, also known as the Mrs. Thomas H. Gale House, is a home in the Chicago suburb of Oak Park, Illinois, United States. The house was designed by master architect Frank Lloyd Wright and built in 1909.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Concordia University Chicago?

Nearby attractions include Wonder Works, Oak Park (13 min walk), River Forest Public Library, Oak Park (13 min walk), Walter Gale House, Oak Park (15 min walk), Thomas H. Gale House, Oak Park (15 min walk).

How to get to Concordia University Chicago by public transport?

The nearest stations to Concordia University Chicago:

Bus

Harlem & Thomas SB • Lines: 90 (6 min walk)
Harlem & Augusta SB • Lines: 307, 318, 90 (6 min walk)

Metro

Harlem/Lake • Lines: Green (24 min walk)
Oak Park • Lines: Green (31 min walk)

Train

Oak Park (25 min walk)
River Forest (30 min walk)