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Old 06-13-2009, 03:34 PM
 
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My company is sending me to work on a 2 year project close to O'hare. What are the best (safest, cleanest,most affordable, etc) suburbs within a 20-30 minute drive of the airport? Since my family will be staying behind, I just need a single bedroom apartment. I'll be relocating in about a month. Any help would be appreciated!
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Dave
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Old 06-14-2009, 10:30 PM
 
Location: Paleotine, IL
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To generalize, anything north, west, or east of there is good for your needs. On the closer end, Elk Grove and Des Plaines are probably going to be less expensive apartment-wise than would Park Ridge. The northwest side of Chicago is pretty nice, so that's certainly an option...probably would be my choice as an out-of-towner, methinks.

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Old 06-15-2009, 09:39 AM
 
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There are also nice rentals SOUTH of O'Hare, near Elmhurst.

Price and features are going to be pretty equal in any direction. 2 years is a LOONG time to spend away from family...
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Old 06-15-2009, 08:51 PM
 
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Any of the burbs around O'Hare are pretty safe. It is very suburban (some from elsewhere may call it urban). Chicagoland is a massive expanse of wide streets, sidewalks, and shopping centers.

The only burb around O'Hare I would avoid is Rosemont due to the transient nature.
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Old 06-15-2009, 09:01 PM
 
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Check out Elmhurst and Arlington Heights. Easy commutes to Ohare, lovely communities,very nice rentals, easy access to downtown Chicago, safe,vibrant,active downtowns.
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