Enjoy a stylish experience at this centrally-located place. The nearest cities to Park Forest, Illinois, are ¹: - Olympia Fields to the north - Chicago Heights to the east - University Park to the south - Richton Park and Matteson to the west Park Forest is about 40 miles south of the Chicago city center, and it's connected to Chicago via the Metra commuter railroad ¹. The nearest cities to Park Forest, Illinois, are ¹: - Olympia Fields to the north - Chicago Heights to the east - University Park to the south - Richton Park and Matteson to the west Park Forest is about 40 miles south of the Chicago city center, and it's connected to Chicago via the Metra commuter railroad ¹.