Clifton is a village in Chebanse Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, United States.

[5] Interstate 57 passes along the eastern side of the village, with access from Exit 297.

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Clifton has a total area of 0.93 square miles (2.41 km2), all land.

27.18% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.92% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Clifton is one of three municipalities in Iroquois County (along with Ashkum and Chebanse) that are served by Comcast's South Suburban Chicago system (which is based out of Homewood and also serves the Kankakee area).