Discover Elgin
Our campus is located in Elgin, Illinois, a far northwest suburb of Chicago. With a population of more than 110,000 people, Elgin is a city within the suburbs that offers a variety of dining, shopping, and entertainment options for Judson students.
Restaurants and Dining
A wide variety of restaurants and dining options are conveniently only a short drive away from campus, in downtown Elgin, and in the surrounding communities.
CLOSE TO JUDSON
DOWNTOWN ELGIN
Shopping
Judson is just a short distance from a wide range of malls, premium outlets, and major retail stores. One of the largest malls in the U.S., Woodfield Mall, is only 15 minutes east of Interstate 90.
ELGIN AREA, CHICAGO SUBURBS
DOWNTOWN CHICAGO
Entertainment
The Chicagoland area has a wide variety of entertainment venues including amusement parks, museums, theaters, galleries, sports teams, movie theaters, and more.
CHICAGO SPORTS TEAMS
MINOR LEAGUE SPORTS TEAMS
AMUSEMENT PARKS
MOVIE THEATERS
CHICAGO MUSIC AND THEATER
CHICAGO ATTRACTIONS
Recreation
Judson’s campus is nestled along the Fox River, and students enjoy nearby parks, preserves, biking routes, and jogging trails. The Fox River is also a prime location for kayaking and fishing.