South Chicago, Illinois
South Chicago: Former township in Cook County, Illinois
About
South Chicago is a city located in the county of Cook in the U.S. state of Illinois.
Quick Facts about South Chicago
| Population : | 28,095 |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Cook County |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 22:12:20 (6th December 2025) |
Geography
South Chicago is located at 41°44'23"N 87°33'15"W (41.7397700, -87.5542500).
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Schools in South Chicago
College & universities near South Chicago, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 143482 | Cannella School of Hair Design-Chicago | Chicago (IL) | 60617-4303 |
Stations (22)
Amtrak & bus stations near South Chicago, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HMI | Hammond–Whiting station | 1135 South Calumet Ave. | RAIL |
| CHI | Chicago Union Station | 225 South Canal Street | RAIL |
| SMT | Summit | Archer Ave. and South Center Ave. | RAIL |
| HMW | Homewood | 18015 Park Ave. | RAIL |
| GRY | Gary, IN | 100 West 4th Avenue | BUS |
Post offices near South Chicago
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| John Buchanan Post Office | Chicago (IL) | 60617 |
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 |
Distance to Other Cities
South Chicago distances to largest Illinois cities
