About East Side

Hailed as one of Chicago’s most versatile communities, the East Side neighborhood gives access to numerous nearby attractions on the South Side and Northwest Indiana. Located between the Calumet River and Illinois-Indiana state line (13 miles S of the Loop), the East Side is famous for its many bungalow style homes. The neighborhood also boasts a beach and numerous forest preserves. Not to mention its easy access to the Metra trains.