Have fun with the whole family at this stylish place. Oak Park boasts world class architecture, tree lined streets, beautiful parks, shopping, dining and an extensive public transportation network. Conveniently located 20 minutes from downtown Chicago. Oak Park is more than a place. Oak Park is noted internationally for its historic architecture, with styles including Queen Anne, Prairie School and Colonial Revival. Oak Park is known particularly as the home of Frank Lloyd Wright from 1889-1909 and holds the largest concentration of Prairie School architecture in America, including 25 designs by Wright. There are tours you can take to view all of the wonderful architecture or view on your own during a fall bike ride. Were a 10-minute walk to the green line. There is also the public bus, or you can call a uber.