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Rogers Park

Illinois, United States · North America

About Rogers Park

Rogers Park works well as a base: 10 minutes from Lincoln Square, 15km from Route 66 - Chicago Start.

Rogers Park is a town located in Illinois, United States. With a population of 54,402, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Rogers Park sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Chicago time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Rogers Park to your route.

About Rogers Park

The Heartland Cafe was a restaurant in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago. Originally opened in 1976 by two activists as the "Sweet Home Chicago Heartland Café," it became a cultural icon for the diverse neighborhood, known as much for its hippie ambience and left-leaning politics as for its largely (but not

Read more exclusively) vegetarian food.

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What are the best things to do in Rogers Park?

Rogers Park offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Rogers Park located?

Rogers Park is located in Illinois, United States, North America. The coordinates are 42.0086 latitude, -87.6667 longitude.

What is the population of Rogers Park?

Rogers Park has a population of approximately 54,402 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
54,402
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Illinois
Timezone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
42.0086, -87.6667

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Worth the detour from Rogers Park

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Willis Tower (Sears Tower)

Iconic 110-storey Chicago skyscraper with a glass-floored Skydeck, once the tallest building in the world.

15 km · about 25 min drive

historic highway

Route 66 - Chicago Start

The 'Begin Route 66' sign on Adams Street at Michigan Avenue marks the start of the 2,448-mile Mother Road to Santa Monica: the classic photo stop before heading west.

15 km · about 30 min drive

museum

Art Institute of Chicago

One of the oldest and largest art museums in the US, renowned for its Impressionist collection and Grant Wood's American Gothic.

15 km · about 30 min drive

cafe

Lou Mitchell's

Serving double-yolk eggs and free Milk Duds since 1923, this Chicago diner beside the start of Route 66 is the traditional first breakfast of the Mother Road journey.

15 km · about 30 min drive

museum

Field Museum of Natural History

Home to Sue, the largest and most complete T. rex ever found, along with extensive anthropological and geological collections.

16 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Shedd Aquarium

Iconic Chicago aquarium on the Lake Michigan waterfront housing over 32,000 animals from around the world.

16 km · about 20 min drive

Driving roads near Rogers Park

  • Right hereRoute 66 - Chicago StartThe 'Begin Route 66' sign on Adams Street at Michigan Avenue marks the start of the 2,448-mile Mother Road to Santa Monica: the classic photo stop before heading west.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Rogers Park.

West Ridge

🇺🇸 United States

2 km awayPop. 72,211

Edgewater

🇺🇸 United States

3 km awayPop. 54,873

Lincoln Square

🇺🇸 United States

4 km awayPop. 40,761

Evanston

🇺🇸 United States

4 km awayPop. 75,527

Uptown

🇺🇸 United States

5 km awayPop. 55,137

Lincolnwood

🇺🇸 United States

5 km awayPop. 12,646

Skokie

🇺🇸 United States

6 km awayPop. 64,821

North Center

🇺🇸 United States

6 km awayPop. 34,623

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