Chicago · exurban

Union

McHenry County crossroads town famous for the Illinois Railway Museum — small, agricultural, and charming for those who want pure countryside. Within striking distance of Elgin and Woodstock by highway. Remote workers find the property prices and space liberating.

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6/10
Schools
72 min
To Chicago
$270K
Median home
$5K
Annual tax
10
Walk score

What stands out

Nearby towns

Marengo →Woodstock →Huntley →Hampshire →Pingree Grove →Lakewood →

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