Where is Batavia, Illinois

Batavia is a city in northeastern Illinois located primarily in Kane County, with a small portion extending into DuPage County. It is part of the Chicago metropolitan area and lies along the Fox River about 40 miles west of downtown Chicago. Batavia is known for its historic downtown, Fermilab, scenic riverfront, and extensive recreational trails.

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About Map: The map shows the location of Batavia in Kane County, in the U.S. state of Illinois.

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Where is Batavia Located?

Batavia is a city located primarily in Kane County, with a small portion in DuPage County, Illinois, the United States. The city is situated along the Fox River in northeastern Illinois, approximately 5 miles (8 km) south of Geneva, 10 miles (16 km) north of Aurora, and about 40 miles (64 km) west of downtown Chicago. Batavia is located at 41.8500° North latitude and 88.3126° West longitude. According to the 2020 United States Census, the city had a population of 26,098. Batavia covers approximately 10.85 square miles (28.10 sq km). The city is recognized for its riverfront parks, historic architecture, Fermilab research facility, and vibrant downtown business district.

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Distance from Batavia, IL to Nearby Cities

• Geneva, IL – 3 miles (5 km)
• Aurora, IL – 5 miles (8 km)
• St. Charles, IL – 6 miles (10 km)
• North Aurora, IL – 4 miles (6 km)
• West Chicago, IL – 8 miles (13 km)
• Warrenville, IL – 10 miles (16 km)
• Naperville, IL – 12 miles (19 km)
• Oswego, IL – 12 miles (19 km)
• Elburn, IL – 10 miles (16 km)
• Wheaton, IL – 14 miles (23 km)
• Downers Grove, IL – 21 miles (34 km)
• Elgin, IL – 16 miles (26 km)
• Joliet, IL – 28 miles (45 km)
• Schaumburg, IL – 24 miles (39 km)
• DeKalb, IL – 28 miles (45 km)
• Chicago, IL – 40 miles (64 km)
• Rockford, IL – 63 miles (101 km)
• Kankakee, IL – 60 miles (97 km)
• Milwaukee, WI – 105 miles (169 km)
• Madison, WI – 145 miles (233 km)

Top Attractions in Batavia

• Fermilab
• Batavia Riverwalk
• Fabyan Forest Preserve
• Red Oak Nature Center
• Batavia Depot Museum
• Peg Bond Center
• Hall Quarry Beach
• Fox River Trail
• Batavia Fine Arts Centre
• Mooseheart Campus

Airports Near Batavia

• Chicago DuPage Airport (DPA) – 10 miles (16 km)
• Aurora Municipal Airport (AUZ) – 10 miles (16 km)
• O'Hare International Airport (ORD) – 30 miles (48 km)
• Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) – 38 miles (61 km)
• Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) – 58 miles (93 km)

Sources:

Population and area data sourced from the United States Census Bureau (2020 Census). General city information referenced from the Official City of Batavia Website.

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