Kensington, Illinois
Kensington: a city in Cook County, Illinois.
About
Kensington is a city located in the county of Cook in the U.S. state of Illinois.
Quick Facts about Kensington
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Cook County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.6781,-87.6073 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 11:28:55 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 48℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Kensington is located at 41°40'41"N 87°36'26"W (41.6780900, -87.6072700).
Kensington map
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Weather
Partly sunny. High near 48, with temperatures falling to around 46 in the afternoon. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Kensington, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 144005 | Chicago State University | Chicago (IL) | 60628-1598 |
Nearby Transit Stations (22)
Rail and bus stations connected to Kensington, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HMI | Hammond–Whiting station | 1135 South Calumet Ave. | RAIL |
| HMW | Homewood | 18015 Park Ave. | RAIL |
| DYE | Dyer station | 913 Sheffield Avenue | RAIL |
| SMT | Summit | Archer Ave. and South Center Ave. | RAIL |
| CHI | Chicago Union Station | 225 South Canal Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Kensington.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Roseland Post Office | Chicago (IL) | 60628 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Kensington, Connecticut district within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in central London. with a population of 8,459 people.
- Kensington, Maryland town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. with a population of 2,448 people.
- Kensington, Maryland town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. with a population of 2,330 people.
- Kensington, New Hampshire town in New Hampshire, United States. with a population of 2,090 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 |