Highlands, Illinois
Highlands: This Cook County, Illinois community is situated 656 feet above sea level within the Chicago metropolitan area.
About
Highlands is a city located in the county of Cook in the U.S. state of Illinois.
Quick Facts about Highlands
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Cook County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.1292,-87.8350 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 02:00:20 (16th September 2026) |
| Weather | 72℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Highlands is located at 42°7'45"N 87°50'6"W (42.1291700, -87.8350000).
Highlands map
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Weather
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Highlands, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147800 | Oakton Community College | Des Plaines (IL) | 60016-1268 |
Nearby Transit Stations (22)
Rail and bus stations connected to Highlands, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLN | Glenview station | 1116 Depot St. | RAIL |
| CHI | Chicago Union Station | 225 South Canal Street | RAIL |
| LAG | La Grange Road | 25 West Burlington St. | RAIL |
| SMT | Summit | Archer Ave. and South Center Ave. | RAIL |
| NPV | Naperville | 105 E. Fourth Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Highlands.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Northbrook Post Office | Northbrook (IL) | 60062 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Highlands, Texas census designated place. with a population of 7,522 people.
- Highlands, New Jersey borough of New Jersey. with a population of 4,693 people.
Other cities in Cook County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cook County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cicero | 79,727 | Town in Illinois |
| Arlington Heights | 75,101 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois |
| Evanston | 72,683 | A city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Schaumburg | 72,049 | Large village located in Cook County in Illinois, USA |
| Palatine | 66,830 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Skokie | 62,404 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Des Plaines | 58,179 | The most populous city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Orland Park | 57,347 | Village in Illinois |
| Tinley Park | 55,221 | Village located in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Oak Lawn | 54,376 | Village in Illinois, United States of America |
| Berwyn | 53,701 | A city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Mount Prospect | 53,299 | Village in Elk Grove and Wheeling Townships in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Oak Park | 51,852 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois |
| Hoffman Estates | 50,495 | A city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Glenview | 47,446 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Buffalo Grove | 41,496 | Village in Illinois, United States of America |