The City Life: 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.
Elgin-Area Attractions
Judson's convenient location is a short drive away from a wide variety of restaurants and dining options near campus, in downtown Elgin, and in the surrounding communities.
Judson is within driving distance of a wide range of shopping malls, premium outlets and major retail stores. One of the largest malls in the U.S., Woodfield Mall, is only 15 minutes east on Interstate 90.
The Chicagoland area has a wide variety of entertainment venues including amusement parks, museums, theaters, galleries, sports teams, movie theaters, and more.
Located along the Fox River, Judson is near several parks, preserves, biking routes, and jogging trails. The Fox River is also a prime location for kayaking and fishing.