US Bank Directory
Banks in Lake Forest, IL
9 FDIC-insured banks operate 12 offices in Lake Forest, Illinois, and 2 credit unions have 2 offices.
Source: FDIC BankFind, data as of September 5, 2026; NCUA call report as of March 31, 2026; hours checked October 10, 2026.
Bank branch map: Lake Forest
Banks sit at the coordinates in their FDIC record; credit union offices at their NCUA address, located with the U.S. Census Bureau Geocoder. Point at a marker for today's hours, tap it for the address, directions and the bank's site.
Short answer: 11 banks and credit unions operate 14 locations in Lake Forest, according to the FDIC and the NCUA. 14 of them have coordinates on record and are on the map. 7 publish opening hours.
Branches: FDIC, NCUA. Streets: loading.
14 locations on the map
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All banks and credit unions in Lake Forest
Sorted by number of local branches. Each branch shows where its hours and phone number come from.
Short answer: Lake Forest Bank & Trust Company has the most locations in Lake Forest, with 3. It is followed by Chase (2). 7 banks have a single office in the city. Open any bank to see each address, today's hours where the bank publishes them and the phone number.
Lake Forest Bank & Trust Company Bank · 3
Lake Forest Bank & Trust Company has 3 branches in Lake Forest, 7 across Illinois and 10 nationwide. FDIC records list its main office in Lake Forest, IL and show it operating since 1986. With $9.25 billion in total assets on June 30, 2026, it ranks No. 173 of 4,232 U.S. banks by total assets. In FDIC branch records, its longest-running Lake Forest location is its main office at 727 N Bank Ln, dating to 1986; the newest, at 959 S Waukegan Rd, to 1995. It does not publish hours in the sources this page uses; check its site before you go.
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Main Office main office727 N Bank Ln, 60045
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Lake Forest Bank & Trust - Drive Up Branch780 N Bank Ln, 60045
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Wlf Branch959 S Waukegan Rd, 60045
Chase Bank · 2
Chase has 2 branches in Lake Forest, 265 across Illinois and 5,176 nationwide. FDIC records list its main office in Columbus, OH and show it operating since 1824. With $4.09 trillion in total assets on June 30, 2026, it ranks No. 1 of 4,232 U.S. banks by total assets. In FDIC branch records, its longest-running Lake Forest location is the Lake Forest Branch at 300 E Illinois Rd, dating to 1955; the newest, at 884 S Waukegan Rd, to 2018. It opens on Saturday.
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Lake Forest Branch300 E Illinois Rd, 60045
All hours
Mon to Fri 9 am to 5 pm; Sat 9 am to 2 pm; Sun not published
Hours: Chase branch locator (All The Places), checked Oct 10, 2026
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West Lake Forest884 S Waukegan Rd, 60045
Abbott Laboratories Credit Union Credit union · 1
Abbott Laboratories Credit Union has 1 office in Lake Forest, 10 across Illinois. It is based in Gurnee, IL and $1.19 billion in assets on March 31, 2026, according to its NCUA call report. Its published hours do not list Saturday.
Who can join: see the credit union's site.
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Abbott Laboratories Cp1675 N Field Dr, 60045
All hours
Mon to Fri 9 am to 5 pm; Sat to Sun closed
Hours: NCUA, March 31, 2026
Bank of America Bank · 1
Bank of America has 1 branch in Lake Forest, 121 across Illinois and 3,598 nationwide. FDIC records list its main office in Charlotte, NC and show it operating since 1904. With $2.65 trillion in total assets on June 30, 2026, it ranks No. 2 of 4,232 U.S. banks by total assets. The Lake Forest Branch at 780 N Western Ave dates to 2004 in FDIC branch records. Its published hours do not list Saturday.
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Lake Forest Branch780 N Western Ave, 60045
All hours
Mon closed; Tue to Fri 9 am to 5 pm; Sat to Sun closed
Hours: Bank of America branch locator (All The Places), checked Oct 10, 2026
BMO Bank · 1
BMO has 1 branch in Lake Forest, 179 across Illinois and 988 nationwide. FDIC records list its main office in Chicago, IL and show it operating since 1947. With $254.97 billion in total assets on June 30, 2026, it ranks No. 16 of 4,232 U.S. banks by total assets. The 824 North Western Avenue Branch at 824 N Western Ave dates to 1996 in FDIC branch records. It opens on Saturday.
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824 North Western Avenue Branch824 N Western Ave, 60045
All hours
Mon to Fri 9 am to 5 pm; Sat 9 am to 12 pm; Sun not published
Hours: BMO branch locator (All The Places), checked Oct 10, 2026
Consumers Credit Union Credit union · 1
Consumers Credit Union has 1 office in Lake Forest, 25 across Illinois. It is based in lake Forest, IL and $4.57 billion in assets on March 31, 2026, according to its NCUA call report. Its published hours do not list Saturday.
Who can join: see the credit union's site.
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Main Office main office300 N Field Dr, 60045
All hours
Mon to Fri 8 am to 5 pm; Sat to Sun not published
Hours: NCUA, March 31, 2026
Fifth Third Bank Bank · 1
Fifth Third Bank has 1 branch in Lake Forest, 161 across Illinois and 1,508 nationwide. FDIC records list its main office in Cincinnati, OH and show it operating since 1865. With $299.18 billion in total assets on June 30, 2026, it ranks No. 14 of 4,232 U.S. banks by total assets. The Lake Forest West Branch at 990 S Waukegan Rd dates to 2003 in FDIC branch records. It opens on Saturday.
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Lake Forest West Branch990 S Waukegan Rd, 60045
All hours
Mon closed; Tue to Thu 9 am to 5:30 pm; Fri 9 am to 6 pm; Sat 9 am to 2 pm; Sun closed
Hours: Fifth Third Bank branch locator (All The Places), checked Oct 10, 2026
Northern Trust Bank · 1
Northern Trust has 1 branch in Lake Forest, 5 across Illinois and 65 nationwide. FDIC records list its main office in Chicago, IL and show it operating since 1889. With $178.57 billion in total assets on June 30, 2026, it ranks No. 25 of 4,232 U.S. banks by total assets. The Lake Forest Branch at 265 E Deerpath dates to 1907 in FDIC branch records. It does not publish hours in the sources this page uses; check its site before you go.
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Lake Forest Branch265 E Deerpath, 60045
Old National Bank · 1
Old National has 1 branch in Lake Forest, 86 across Illinois and 361 nationwide. FDIC records list its main office in Evansville, IN and show it operating since 1907. With $73.86 billion in total assets on June 30, 2026, it ranks No. 39 of 4,232 U.S. banks by total assets. The Lake Forest Facility at 241 E Deerpath dates to 1965 in FDIC branch records. Its published hours do not list Saturday.
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Lake Forest Facility241 E Deerpath, 60045
All hours
Mon to Fri 9 am to 5 pm; Sat to Sun not published
Hours: Old National branch locator (All The Places), checked Oct 10, 2026
PNC Bank Bank · 1
PNC Bank has 1 branch in Lake Forest, 148 across Illinois and 2,413 nationwide. FDIC records list its main office in Wilmington, DE and show it operating since 1804. With $609.77 billion in total assets on June 30, 2026, it ranks No. 8 of 4,232 U.S. banks by total assets. The Pnc Mobile Lake County Ii Branch at 1920 Football Drive dates to 2024 in FDIC branch records. It does not publish hours in the sources this page uses; check its site before you go.
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Pnc Mobile Lake County Ii Branch1920 Football Drive, 60045
The Federal Savings Bank Bank · 1
The Federal Savings Bank has 1 branch in Lake Forest, 2 across Illinois and 2 nationwide. FDIC records list its main office in Chicago, IL and show it operating since 2000. With $1.08 billion in total assets on June 30, 2026, it ranks No. 974 of 4,232 U.S. banks by total assets. The Deerpath Branch at 664 N Western Ave dates to 2002 in FDIC branch records. It does not publish hours in the sources this page uses; check its site before you go.
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Deerpath Branch664 N Western Ave, 60045
Join a credit union in Lake Forest
2 credit unions have 2 offices here: Consumers Credit Union and Abbott Laboratories Credit Union. Each office is listed above with the phone and the hours it filed with the NCUA (call report as of March 31, 2026). Who can join each one is on its own site; the credit unions in Lake Forest page has every office in the state's directory.
Banking in Lake Forest: the local picture
Short answer: 9 banks run 12 branches in Lake Forest according to the FDIC. A population estimate for this place is not available from the Census Bureau, so branches per resident are not shown.
Of the 9 banks, 1 has its main office in Lake Forest, 3 elsewhere in Illinois and 5 out of state, according to the FDIC.
The bank with the longest record here is PNC Bank, operating since 1804 according to the FDIC. In FDIC branch records, the longest-running branch is Northern Trust's office at 265 E Deerpath, dating to 1907; the newest is PNC Bank's at 1920 Football Drive, from 2024.
2 credit unions have 2 offices in Lake Forest, according to the NCUA. Who can join each one is on the credit unions page.
Of the 7 locations with published hours. 3 open on Saturday. 7 locations have no published hours in these sources.
Banks open on Saturday in Lake Forest
Short answer: 3 of the 7 Lake Forest locations with published hours open on Saturday, run by 3 institutions.
- Chase: 1 of 2 branches (300 E Illinois Rd: Saturday 9 am to 2 pm)
- Fifth Third Bank: 1 of 1 branch (990 S Waukegan Rd: Saturday 9 am to 2 pm)
- BMO: 1 of 1 branch (824 N Western Ave: Saturday 9 am to 12 pm)
Credit union hours are the text each credit union filed with the NCUA, call report as of March 31, 2026; a day the filing does not mention is shown as not published, never as closed. Bank branches show hours only where the bank publishes them in a source this page uses; 7 of the 14 locations here have no published hours yet. The source and date sit under each office. Banks and credit unions often close on Federal Reserve holidays; call ahead.
Chase, Bank of America and other national banks
Which big national banks have branches in Lake Forest, and where the nearest one is if they do not.
Short answer: In Lake Forest: Chase (2), Bank of America (1), PNC Bank (1), Fifth Third Bank (1), BMO (1). No branches in Lake Forest: Wells Fargo (nearest in Vernon Hills, 5 mi), U.S. Bank (nearest in Highwood, 4 mi), Truist, Huntington (nearest in Highland Park, 5 mi), Regions Bank (nearest in Bloomington, 134 mi), TD Bank.
| Bank | In Lake Forest | Nearest branch if none here |
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| Chase | 2 branches | here |
| Bank of America | 1 branch | here |
| PNC Bank | 1 branch | here |
| Fifth Third Bank | 1 branch | here |
| BMO | 1 branch | here |
| Wells Fargo | None | Vernon Hills, 5 miles away |
| U.S. Bank | None | Highwood, 4 miles away |
| Truist | None | none in Illinois |
| Huntington | None | Highland Park, 5 miles away |
| Regions Bank | None | Bloomington, 134 miles away |
| TD Bank | None | none in Illinois |
Branch counts from FDIC BankFind as of September 5, 2026. Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Lake Forest to the nearest branch in Illinois.
What your savings could earn
National benchmarks and the best published offers, from the Banrox Bank Rates tracker. Enter your own balance and rate to compare.
Short answer: At the national average savings rate of 0.38%, $10,000 kept in savings for a year earns about $38. The best published savings rate in the tracker, 3.75% at CIT Bank, earns about $375. The national average 12-month CD pays 1.71%.
| Offer | Bank | APY | Term | Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savings | CIT Bank | 3.75% | none | $5,000 |
| Savings | Barclays | 3.50% | none | $0 |
| Savings | Marcus by Goldman Sachs | 3.40% | none | $0 |
| CD | Synchrony Bank | 4.35% | 60 Months | $0 |
| CD | Marcus by Goldman Sachs | 4.35% | 24 Months | $500 |
| CD | American Express National Bank | 4.25% | 10 Months | $0 |
Rates are the banks' published APYs as tracked on the Banrox Bank Rates page, with the date next to each benchmark; they are not offers from Banrox and can change daily. Interest is before tax. The best offers are mostly online banks and are open to Lake Forest residents like anyone else.
Banks near Lake Forest
Nearby cities with at least two banks, by straight-line distance. Counts from FDIC BankFind.
Short answer: The closest towns with more choice are Lake Bluff (2 miles) and Highwood (4 miles). Northbrook, 8 miles away, has the most banks nearby: 12.
| City | Distance | Banks | Branches |
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| Banks in Lake Bluff, IL | 2 mi | 2 | 2 |
| Banks in Highwood, IL | 4 mi | 2 | 2 |
| Banks in Lincolnshire, IL | 5 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Banks in Vernon Hills, IL | 5 mi | 10 | 10 |
| Banks in Highland Park, IL | 5 mi | 7 | 9 |
| Banks in Deerfield, IL | 6 mi | 7 | 7 |
| Banks in Libertyville, IL | 6 mi | 6 | 10 |
| Banks in Northbrook, IL | 8 mi | 12 | 21 |
Bank branch openings and closings in Lake Forest
FDIC branch records, between September 5, 2025 and September 5, 2026.
Short answer: FDIC branch records show no bank branch openings in Lake Forest between September 5, 2025 and September 5, 2026. Closings and relocations are not tracked by the sources this page uses yet.
Banks and credit unions based in Lake Forest
Short answer: 2 institutions have their main office in Lake Forest: Lake Forest Bank & Trust Company and Consumers Credit Union.
| Institution | Type | Total assets, June 30, 2026 | Offices here |
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| Lake Forest Bank & Trust Company | Bank | $9.25 billion | 3 |
| Consumers Credit Union | Credit union | $4.57 billion | 1 |
Banks: FDIC BankFind (community-bank flag and assets). Credit unions: NCUA call report.
Largest banks in Lake Forest by total assets
Ranked by each bank's total assets on its FDIC balance sheet, which covers the whole bank, not only its Lake Forest offices.
Short answer: Chase is the largest bank with offices in Lake Forest, with $4.09 trillion in total assets on June 30, 2026, No. 1 among U.S. banks by total assets. Bank of America is second with $2.65 trillion. 1 of the 9 bank is headquartered here. Local deposit shares will follow once the FDIC Summary of Deposits is imported.
| Bank | Total assets | Rank | Offices here | Main office |
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| Chase | $4.09 trillion | No. 1 | 2 | Columbus, OH |
| Bank of America | $2.65 trillion | No. 2 | 1 | Charlotte, NC |
| PNC Bank | $609.77 billion | No. 8 | 1 | Wilmington, DE |
| Fifth Third Bank | $299.18 billion | No. 14 | 1 | Cincinnati, OH |
| BMO | $254.97 billion | No. 16 | 1 | Chicago, IL |
| Northern Trust | $178.57 billion | No. 25 | 1 | Chicago, IL |
| Old National | $73.86 billion | No. 39 | 1 | Evansville, IN |
| Lake Forest Bank & Trust Company | $9.25 billion | No. 173 | 3 | Lake Forest, IL |
| The Federal Savings Bank | $1.08 billion | No. 974 | 1 | Chicago, IL |
Total assets and ranks from FDIC BankFind as of June 30, 2026. Rank is among active banks that report total assets to the FDIC.
Banks in Lake Forest: FAQ
How many banks are in Lake Forest, IL?
Lake Forest has 9 banks with 12 branches and 2 credit unions with 2 offices, according to FDIC data as of September 5, 2026 and NCUA data as of March 31, 2026.
Which bank has the most branches in Lake Forest?
Lake Forest Bank & Trust Company, with 3. Chase has 2 and Bank of America has 1.
Is there a Chase in Lake Forest, IL?
Yes. FDIC data lists 2 Chase branches in Lake Forest as of September 5, 2026. Its branches are listed under Chase above, with the address and directions for each.
Is there a Bank of America in Lake Forest, IL?
Yes. FDIC data lists 1 Bank of America branch in Lake Forest as of September 5, 2026. The address and directions are under Bank of America above.
Is there a Wells Fargo in Lake Forest, IL?
No. FDIC data lists no Wells Fargo branch in Lake Forest as of September 5, 2026. The nearest is in Vernon Hills, about 5 miles away in a straight line.
Which banks in Lake Forest are open on Saturday?
Chase, Fifth Third Bank and BMO publish Saturday hours for one or more Lake Forest locations. The Saturday section above lists each one with its hours. 7 of the 14 locations here do not publish hours in the sources this page uses; call ahead.
Which banks are headquartered in Lake Forest?
Lake Forest Bank & Trust Company and Consumers Credit Union have their main office in Lake Forest, according to the FDIC and the NCUA.
What is the oldest bank in Lake Forest?
PNC Bank has the longest record among banks with a branch here: the FDIC shows it operating since 1804.
Which credit unions can I join in Lake Forest?
Consumers Credit Union and Abbott Laboratories Credit Union have offices in Lake Forest. Check each credit union's membership rules before you apply.
Did any bank branches open or close in Lake Forest in the past year?
FDIC branch records show no branch openings between September 5, 2025 and September 5, 2026. Closings and relocations are not tracked by the sources this page uses yet.
Where can I find more banks near Lake Forest?
Nearby cities with more banks include Lake Bluff, Highwood, Lincolnshire. Lake Bluff is 2 miles away with 2 banks.
How we build this page
Every figure above comes from one of these sources. Nothing is typed by hand, nothing is estimated.
| Data | Source | License | Updated | Data as of |
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| FDIC-insured banks: branches, main offices, total assets, dates established | FDIC BankFind Suite API | Public data (U.S. government) | Monthly import | Sep 5, 2026 |
| Credit union offices, phones and hours as filed with the NCUA, total assets | NCUA call report data | Public data (U.S. government) | Quarterly import | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Map coordinates of 2 credit union offices whose NCUA record has none, from the office address | U.S. Census Bureau Geocoder | Public data (U.S. government) | With each NCUA import | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Bank branch hours, phones and branch pages (5 of 12 branches: BMO, Bank of America, Chase, Fifth Third Bank, Old National) | The banks' own branch locators, collected by All The Places | CC0 (All The Places data); each bank's locator is the primary source | Weekly spider run, monthly refresh here | Oct 10, 2026 |
| Savings and CD rates, national averages | Banrox Bank Rates | Banrox, from the banks' own rate pages and FDIC national rates | Weekly | see each rate |
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