Lemont, IL Road Trips
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Trip Routes
3
Longest Drive
326.6 mi
Bremen, IL
Quickest Drive
3h 21m
Springfield, IL
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Lemont, IL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
17,643
Median Income
$126,100
Median Home Value
$447,800
Median Age
43.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Lemont, IL at a Glance
Founded
1836
Elevation
607 ft
Area
3 mi²
Notable People from Lemont, IL
A sampling of people born in Lemont, IL.
Diablo Cody
1978
American screenwriter and author (born 1978)
Christian Vande Velde
1976
American cyclist
Coby Fleener
1988
American football player
Ethan Pocic
1995
American football player (born 1995)
Ralph Delahaye Paine
1871–1925
American journalist and author, later politician (1871–1925)
David Molk
1988
American football player (born 1988)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Lemont, IL.
Lemont Central Grade School
Lemont Downtown Historic District
historic district in Illinois, United States
City data from Wikidata (Q1589523), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Lemont, IL
Lemont is a village in the Chicagoland region of Illinois, a state in the Midwest of the United States of America.
1 Lemont Area Historical Society and Museum, 306 Lemont St, ☏ +1-630-257-2972. 2 Slovenian Catholic/Cultural Center, 14252 Main St, ☏ +1-630-243-0670. (updated Nov 2017) 3 Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago, 10915 Lemont Rd, ☏ +1-630-972-0300. 4 Lithuanian World Center, 14911 127th St, ☏ +1-630-257-8787. (updated Nov 2017) 5 St. James at Sag Bridge, 10600 Archer Ave, ☏ +1-630-257-7000. (updated Nov 2017)
1 Heritage Quarries Recreation Area. (updated Nov 2017) 2 Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, 12545 111th St, ☏ +1-630-257-2045. (updated Nov 2017) 3 Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve, ☏ +1-630-933-7248. (updated Nov 2017) 4 Lemont Center for the Arts, 1243 State Street, Unit 101, ☏ +1-630-243-7375. (updated Nov 2017)
1 Jimbo's Pizza, 12257 Walker Rd, ☏ +1-630-257-1712. (updated Nov 2017) 2 Lemon Tree, 1035 State St, ☏ +1-630-257-7177. Family owned fast food restaurant. Locally famous for seriously garlicy garlic fries. (updated Nov 2017) 3 Rustic Knead, 1130 State St, ☏ +1-630-296-0660. Independent bakery and sandwich shop that offers breakfast, lunch, and perhaps the best coffee in town. (updated Nov 2017) 4 La Dolce Vita, 107 Stephen St, ☏ +1-630-257-9111. (updated Nov 2017) 5 Turnabout Pizza, 1000 Main St, ☏ +1-630-257-2275. (updated Nov 2017)
1 Pollyanna Brewing Company, 431 Talcott Ave, ☏ +1-630-914-5834. (updated Nov 2017) 2 Corner Stone Tavern, 103 Stephen St, ☏ +1 630-863-7735. 3 Tom's Place, 110 Stephen St, ☏ +1-630-257-9875. (updated Nov 2017)
1 The Inn at Smoky Row, 112 Stephen St, ☏ +1-630-888-5259. A four-bedroom inn located above an antique shop in downtown Lemont. (updated Nov 2017) 2 D-Lux Budget Inn, 12241 Archer Ave, ☏ +1-630-257-6688. (updated Nov 2017)
Lemont is accessible by from I-355 (Veterans Memorial Tollway) on the western edge of town and Route 83 on the eastern edge of town; I-55 is approximately three miles north of Lemont via Lemont Road. The Corridor Heritage Corridor Metra commuter rail line connects Lemont to Joliet (to the southwest) and Chicago (to the northwest) on a limited weekday schedule, including morning inbound service towards Chicago and evening outbound service. 1 Lemont railway station, 101 Main Street. (updated Jan 2022)
The best ways to get around Lemont are by vehicle, bike, or on foot, as Lemont is small and relatively pedestrian friendly. Pace Transit Services also offers a limited Dial-A-Ride service that may be used on demand or booked up to one week in advance.
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