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Cities Near Edgewater

Cities near Edgewater, Illinois: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Portage Park, Near North Side, Berwyn. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Edgewater, Illinois is Portage Park, about 5 mi (9 km) away — roughly 19 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Portage Park5 mi / 9 km19 minDrive/railDay trip
Near North Side6 mi / 10 km20 minDrive/railDay trip
Berwyn11 mi / 18 km38 minDrive/railDay trip
Des Plaines12 mi / 19 km40 minDrive/railDay trip
South Shore16 mi / 26 km31 minDrive/railDay trip
Oak Lawn19 mi / 31 km38 minDrive/railDay trip
Palatine21 mi / 34 km40 minDrive/railDay trip
Wheaton24 mi / 39 km47 minDrive/railDay trip
Waukegan28 mi / 45 km54 minDrive/railDay trip
Bolingbrook29 mi / 46 km55 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Edgewater

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Portage Park, Near North Side, Berwyn, Des Plaines, South Shore. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Edgewater include Portage Park, Near North Side, Berwyn, Des Plaines, South Shore. The closest is Portage Park, about 5 miles (9 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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