Knollwood, IL

Tucked between Lake Bluff and Lake Forest in Lake County, Knollwood is a quiet, leafy residential enclave of roughly 2,200 residents. The community traces its roots back to the 1920s, growing around the historic Knollwood Club golf course. Today, it offers a peaceful, spacious setting about 35 miles north of downtown Chicago. Sharing a border and ZIP code with Lake Bluff, the neighborhood gives residents easy access to Route 41, Interstate 94, and regional Metra stations.

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For families, a major draw is the school system, with local students attending well-regarded Lake Bluff elementary and middle schools before heading to Lake Forest High School. Knollwood itself is almost entirely residential, so neighbors head into downtown Lake Forest and Lake Bluff for coffee shops, local dining, community events, and Lake Michigan beaches. With simple commutes into Chicago, nearby forest preserves, and summer concerts down at Ravinia, Knollwood offers a relaxed lifestyle right in the heart of the North Shore.