About Lakewood

The Village of Lakewood is a small town located in the broader Crystal Lake area- settled 50 miles northwest of Chicago, a short drive from O’Hare International Airport, near several major highways and interstates. The Union Pacific rail line provides easy access to Chicago from the Lakewood, Crystal Lake area and as a result, residents enjoy the many employment, cultural and recreational opportunities of a major metro city, yet live in a pleasant, friendly, small-town atmosphere. Lakewood offers the best of suburban living without being far secluded from the action of the City. There is plenty to see, do, and experience in the charming community of Lakewood.