Mallard Point Apartments
27741 W Drake Dr,
Channahon, IL 60410
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Minooka
Minooka, IL Area Guide
A charming small town commutable to Joliet
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Nestled near Des Plaines River in the suburbs of Illinois, Minooka is a charming small town filled with excellent public schools, industrial parks, and an array of local businesses. Creameries, pubs, and eateries are spread throughout town, offering a wide variety of cuisines to choose from. Tree-lined streets and a family-friendly atmosphere are commonplace in this suburban oasis. Although the town offers a sense of small-town charm, Minooka is only 13 miles southwest of Joliet, where there are more job opportunities, theatres, museums, and restaurants to choose from. Residents have direct access to Interstate 80, making commuting easier than ever.
Minooka also boasts outdoor amenities, offering proximity to the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie and the Des Plaines Dolomite Prairies Land and Water Reserve — both known for fishing, camping, and wildlife watching. After you find your charming rental in Minooka, check out the extensive hiking trails along the river.
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Minooka, IL is for everyday living.
Car-Dependent
17
/ 100
Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.
Somewhat Bikeable
34
/ 100
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
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Schools
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Parks and Recreation
- Channahon State Park
- McKinley Woods and Four Rivers Environmental Education Center
- Des Plaines Fish & Wildlife Area
- Heidecke Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
- Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area
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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.