Zion
Links of Interest
Distance to Downtown Chicago
39 Miles
Average Drive Times
73 Minutes to Chicago Loop
61 Minutes to O'Hare Airport
83 Minutes to Midway Airport
Originally home to the Potawatomi Indians, Zion was founded in 1901 as a utopian society by world-renowned evangelist and orator, Dr. John Alexander Dowie. Zion was one of the first planned cities in the United States and was platted to imitate the layout of the British Union Jack flag.
Zion has retained its rich heritage while also embracing change and growth. Many people have migrated to Zion, mostly for its close proximity to urban areas while still allowing residents to enjoy the benefits of living in a small, close-knit community. More than 100 new homes are being built here each year. However, Zion is still a place where residents recognize each other and enjoy a quality of life not available in other cities.
Recreation
The city boasts more park space per capita than any city in the region, including two public golf courses: the nine-hole Shiloh Golf Course and the championship-caliber Shepherd’s Crook. On the city’s southwest boundary is the unique Thunderhawk Golf Course which is considered one of the most challenging courses in the Midwest. Being located on Lake Michigan offers many benefits not found in most other communities such as miles of beaches, biking and hiking trails. Illinois Beach State Park and Resort and Conference Center, the most visited in the state, are located here.
Schools
The elementary schools in the Zion district include Beach Park Consolidated District #3 and Zion Elementary District #6. Zion and neighboring cities are served by Zion-Benton Township High School.
Hospitals
Zion is home to the corporate headquarters of the Cancer Treatment Centers of America and Midwest Regional Medical Center which provides services through more than 150 doctors with more than 30 specialties. St. Therese Hospital and Victory Memorial Hospital, both located in nearby Waukegan, also serve the community.
Transportation
Zion lies 40 miles north of Chicago and 40 miles south of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and is accessible from I-94 and U.S. Route #41 via State Route 173. Metra trains provide service to either downtown Chicago or Milwaukee. Zion is located within a few minutes of the Waukegan Regional Airport, 50 minutes from Chicago O’Hare Airport and 40 minutes from Milwaukee’s General Mitchell Field.
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