I can see the Hemingway Birthplace museum from my window as I type. We're so close to the very best of Oak Park. You can walk to shops, restaurants, Unity Temple, the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, and so much more!
If you're looking to go into the city, we're about 20-30 minutes by easy train ride or a 10-20 minute drive (depending on traffic). Chicago is very easy to access from here.