Des Plaines, IL

united states

Des Plaines is a Cook County city 17 miles northwest of Chicago, right next to O'Hare Airport. I-294, US-14, and IL-58 provide easy highway access from all directions, making it popular with airport travelers and Chicago commuters. The city experiences typical Midwest weather with hot summers and cold winters, and offers several EV charging stations near shopping areas. It's home to the original McDonald's museum, preserving Ray Kroc's first 1955 franchise location.