Green Oaks, IL Homes for Rent

Green Oaks, in the northwest Chicago suburbs, offers a rural lifestyle with homes on larger lots, about 40 miles from downtown Chicago. Known for its green spaces and undeveloped land, thanks to Lake County's land conservancy efforts, homes here typically sit on at least half an acre. The area features a mix of ranch-style, split-level, Cape Cod, contemporary Tudors, and farmhouses, mostly built in the 1970s and 1990s. Green Oaks is served by highly rated schools, including Oak Grove School for kindergarten through eighth grade and Libertyville High School, which offers specialized courses in Applied Technology. The neighborhood features several points of interest, such as the Old School Forest Preserve with over five miles of trails for various outdoor activities and the Middlefork Savanna Forest Preserve, known for its hiking and biking trails and protected wetlands. The Atkinson Open Space Trail provides a shaded mile-long path, while Lambs Farm offers a petting zoo, playground, miniature golf, café, and bakery. Dining options include Rita’s Bar & Grill, famous for its Friday fish fry, and North Shore Distillery, which offers locally sourced spirits and a tasting room for events. Shopping is convenient with a nearby Target and Heinen’s Grocery, and Heinz Orchard provides apple picking in the fall. Green Oaks has a lower crime risk compared to the national average. Commuting is facilitated by Metra trains from Libertyville or Lake Forest stations, with trips to downtown Chicago taking about an hour. O’Hare International Airport is approximately 25 miles away. Major employers like Abbott Laboratories and Cardinal Health are located nearby, reducing the need for long commutes.