Places to stay in Thornton, Illinois

Thornton is a village in Cook County, Illinois. Thornton is home to the Thornton Quarry, one of the largest quarries in the world. Local restaurants include The Well At The Distillery, Glenwood Oaks Restaurant, Glenwood Oaks Rib & Chop House, and New Beijing Chinese Restaurant.

If you are travelling in the area, Thornton is located close to Riverdale Park Recreation Center, Chicago Heights Fire Department Station 4, Saint Andrew the Apostle Church, Crerar Memorial Presbyterian Church and Kings Baptist Church.

The center of Thornton ( which is at is longitude -87°37'0.4583 and latitude 41°34'6.2471 ) is located 3 miles away from South Holland, 3 miles away from Homewood, 5 miles away from Lansing and 5 miles away from Hazel Crest.

Available Thornton lodging

We currently have 4 accommodations in and around Thornton.

Thornton Hotels, Motels, Resorts, B&Bs and Extended Stay

Photograph of La Quinta Inn & Suites, South Holland
Listing updated 2026
Hotels

La Quinta Inn & Suites

Approx 2 miles away in South Holland:

Off I-294 and I-80, 19 miles from Midway International Airport (MDW) and 40 miles from O’Hare International Airport (ORD), La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham South Holland welcomes you with free breakfast, WiFi, and parking as well as a gym, .....
610 Tollview Drive
South Holland, Illinois
Photograph of Travelodge, Lansing
Listing updated 2026
Hotels

Travelodge

Approx 4 miles away in Lansing:

Greetings from Travelodge by Wyndham Lansing IL, a comfortable hotel in northeast Illinois just south of Chicago. Conveniently located off I-94, I-294, and I-80, we give you easy access to attractions in Orland Park and Gary, Indiana.
17301 Oak Avenue
Lansing, Illinois
Hotels

Knights Inn

Approx 2 miles away in Hazel Crest:

Must be 21 years or older to book a room. Microwave Available At 5.00 USD Per Day Refrigerator Available At 5.00 USD Per Day Pets Allowed 5 Dollar Charge.
17214 South Halsted Street
Hazel Crest, Illinois

Thornton Camping & RV, Cottages, Rentals and Lodges / Ranches

American Presidents Line

Campsite / RV Park

Approx 5 miles away in Dolton:

350 East Sibley Boulevard
Dolton, Illinois
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Things to see and do, places to eat in Thornton

Photograph of Mae’s Que House, Hazel Crest
Mae’s Que House

Glenwood Oaks Restaurant ( Dining / Seafood ). Located at 106 North Main Street, Glenwood, 2 miles from the center of Thornton. As you see it today, evolved from a long history that began over a half-century ago. Originally opened by William and Hilda D'Amico in 1925, it was first known as Glenwood Gardens. It was re-christened Gasper's Spa in 1937 when Gasper Turlo purchased the restaurant. The restaurant changed hands again in 1954 with the new owners, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ryan, who renamed it Poor Richard's. Poor Richard's received a distinguished reputation under the Ryans by offering a sumptuous buffet that delighted diners from near and far. www.glenwoodoaks.com Link

Mae’s Que House ( Dining / Other ). Located at 17093 South Jodave Avenue, Hazel Crest, 3 miles from the center of Thornton. The distinct flavor of quality and well-seasoned meats are made with love by our watchful pit master. Our meats are smoked on site and take from 2 to 18 hours to become smoked meats at it's best, which keeps people coming back for more. quehouse.com Link

Glenwood Oaks Rib & Chop House ( Dining / Steak ). Located at 106 North Main Street, Glenwood, 2 miles from the center of Thornton. GLENWOOD OAKS RIB & CHOP HOUSE reflects a cozy, intimate, casual, but elegant lifestyle with stunning architectural treatments and suburb interior decor, GLENWOOD OAKS RIB & CHOP HOUSE’s non-pretentious atmosphere is achieved through a flowing residential design, a home-away-from-home where the owner hosts guests nightly in an elegant and sophisticated environment. glenwoodoaks.com Link