Overview
Northfield is a city in The suburbs of Chicago Illinois It is about 20 miles North of the city of Chicago. The Population is around 5500 people. The city is primarily a residential village, with a small section of commercial real-estate.
1 sights · 2 things to do · 4 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés
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Best things about Northfield
Skokie Lagoons
Popular area for fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and family picnics.
Local Farmer's Market
Starting in late May through early September local farmers come to sell everything from fresh produce to milk and cheese. Other vendors sell baked goods and popcorn. A good place to meet and greet with the local people i…
Northfield Park District
Holds a wide variety of events for the whole community ranging from summer events to fitness classes, and camps for kids and everything in between. Many grea Facilities that allow for all kinds of fun for the entire fami…
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 85°F; winter lows dip to about 20°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: May and Jun. (climate data from nearby Chicago)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago — 11 mi away (major hub). Directions
- MDW Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago — 22 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Skokie Lagoons, Local Farmer's Market
- Lunch Northfield Restaurant
- Afternoon Northfield Park District
- Dinner Seul's Tavern & Grill
- Evening Starbucks
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Get in
- By Car I-94/US-41 (local Interstate, known to locals as the Edens expressway), Five minutes from the interstate, with connections to other local suburbs.
- By Plane O’Hare International Airport (Closer to the Northern Suburbs, Including Northfield, most major airlines fly there) or Midway International Airport (closer for the city of Chicago, cheaper airlines fly there, still access to Northfield).
- By taxi From both airports or from anywhere in the city.
- By train From both airports and the Chicago (Metra, and the “L”) is Chicago’s subway except it's above ground)
- By bus Pace/Metra, From trains, airports, and other local suburbs.
Get around
- Pace bus - local public transportation
- Bike - many new bike trails through Forest Preserves
- Car - very few taxis throughout the roads
See
- Cook County Forest Preserves, Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Illinois
536 North Harlem Avenue, River Forest, IL, Lots of Public Bike paths, Fishing, and picnic areas.
Do
Do Local Farmer's Market
Starting in late May through early September local farmers come to sell everything from fresh produce to milk and cheese. Other vendors sell baked goods and popcorn. A good place to meet and greet with the local people in the town to find out what is happening during the week. Weekends only. Located across from New Trier High School(in the field).
Buy
Eat
Eat Northfield Restaurant
A local restaurant were all the locals go to have breakfast. They offer everything from your basic scrambled eggs and toast to a creative take on a contemporary breakfast. The employees are all so friendly and the food is so much like your mom makes it you won't even believe you're not at home. Good home-made cooking. The location very close to interstate and main area of town.
Eat Seul's Tavern & Grill
A local bar/tavern type of setting. Full service restaurant and bar. Open all year round, good for a family trip out to dinner.
Eat Tapas Gitana
Spanish cuisine with a wide selections of food, ranging from tapas to full meals. You can sit in or out and even bring your dog one day a week during the summer.
Eat Three Tarts Bakery and Cafe
A local bareky that makes all sorts of cakes, cookies, and other treats.
Drink
Drink Starbucks
A wide variety of coffee, tea, pastries, and other food and beverage. Free Wifi and a local place to meet with friends.
Nearby
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Northbrook
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Morton Grove
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Skokie
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Evanston
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