West Chicago, Illinois
West Chicago: city in DuPage County, Illinois, United States
About
West Chicago is a city located in the county of DuPage in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 27,086 and a population density of 675 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 26,593 inhabitants.
The city was created 153 years ago in 1872.
Quick Facts about West Chicago
| Population | 26,593 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | DuPage County |
| Postal code | 60185 |
| Area | 40.12 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.8848,-88.2040 |
| Altitude | 784 feet / 239 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1873 (153 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 15:45:13 (14th April 2026) |
| Density | 663 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.85% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 81℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
West Chicago is located at 41°53'5"N 88°12'14"W (41.8847500, -88.2039600).
West Chicago map
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Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of West Chicago decreased by 1.85% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27,086 | - | census |
| 2011 | 27,408 | 1.17% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 27,502 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 27,579 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 27,547 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 27,486 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 27,322 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 27,221 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 27,021 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 26,816 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 26,593 | -0.84% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in West Chicago
1Sonny Acres Farm
29W310 North Ave., West Chicago, IL 60185, United States View details
Phone: +16302313859 | Website available
2West Branch Forest Preserve
West Chicago, IL 60185, United States View details
Phone: +16309337683 | Website available
3Kline Creek Farm (living history museum)
1N600 County Farm Rd, West Chicago, IL 60185, United States View details
Phone: +16308765900 | Website available
4Turtle Splash Water Park
129 W National St, West Chicago, IL 60185, United States View details
Phone: +16302936320 | Website available
5McCaslin Park
27W650 North Ave., West Chicago, IL 60185, United States View details
Phone: +16307846100 | Website available
People born in West Chicago (7)
People born in West Chicago, including politician Chauncey William Reed, politician Harris W. Fawell, baseball player Joe Leonard, .
More notable people
- Beverly Rae Kimes (automobile journalist) she was born in 17/08/1939
- John Konchar (American basketball player) he was born in 22/03/1996
- Allen L. Hammond (American editor and broadcaster) he was born in 06/09/1943
- Dan L. Thrapp (historian) he was born in 26/06/1913
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to West Chicago, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 149781 | Wheaton College | Wheaton (IL) | 60187-5593 |
Nearby Transit Stations (21)
Rail and bus stations connected to West Chicago, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NPV | Naperville | 105 E. Fourth Ave. | RAIL |
| LAG | La Grange Road | 25 West Burlington St. | RAIL |
| SMT | Summit | Archer Ave. and South Center Ave. | RAIL |
| PLO | Plano | 101 West Main Street | RAIL |
| GLN | Glenview station | 1116 Depot St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to West Chicago.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| West Chicag Post Office | West Chicago (IL) | 60185 |
Other cities in DuPage County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in DuPage County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Naperville | 147,986 | The second most populous city in Illinois. |
| Wheaton | 52,451 | The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois. |
| Downers Grove | 48,727 | Village in Downers Grove, Lisle, and York Townships, DuPage County, Illinois, US |
| Elmhurst | 46,532 | A city in DuPage County, Illinois. |
| Lombard | 43,961 | Village in Illinois |
| Carol Stream | 38,821 | Town |
| Glendale Heights | 33,351 | Town |
| Woodridge | 33,329 | Suburb of Chicago in Illinois, USA |
| Glen Ellyn | 27,402 | Town in DuPage County, Illinois, USA |
| Westmont | 24,266 | City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Lisle | 23,153 | Town in Illinois |
| Roselle | 22,550 | Village in Ilinois, United States of America |
| Bloomingdale | 21,723 | Township in DuPage County, Illinois |
| Darien | 21,531 | Town in Connecticut |
| Villa Park | 21,291 | Human settlement in DuPage County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Bensenville | 17,943 | Village in United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
West Chicago distances to largest Illinois cities