Where is Naperville, Illinois, USA?

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Where is Naperville Located? - Naperville is a city located in the DuPage, Will County of Illinois, United States. Naperville lies between 42.0333 Degrees North latitudes and 91.5969 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Naperville?: The Google Map showing the location of Naperville in the U.S. state of Illinois.

Where is Naperville Located?

Naperville is a city located in the DuPage County, Will County of Illinois, United States. Naperville lies between 42.0333 Degrees North latitudes and 91.5969 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Naperville city is 149540 people and the city has a total area of 38.81 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Naperville, Illinois Quick Facts

AttributeInformation
CityNaperville
CountyDuPage County and Will County
StateIllinois
State CapitalSpringfield
US RegionMidwest (East North Central)
Latitude41.7508° N
Longitude88.1535° W
Elevation702 ft (214 m)
Land Area39.26 sq mi
Water Area0.31 sq mi
Total Area39.57 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)149,540
Population DensityApproximately 3,809 per sq mi
ZIP Codes60540, 60563, 60564, 60565
Area Code630
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST, UTC−6)
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code17-51622
Congressional DistrictIllinois's 6th Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Naperville

CategoryInformation
Airport NameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA CodeORD
Nearest Regional AirportAurora Municipal Airport
PortPort of Chicago and Great Lakes shipping access
Major HighwaysInterstate 88, U.S. Route 34, Illinois Route 59, Illinois Route 25
Train ServiceMetra BNSF Railway Line
Local Transit ServicePace Suburban Bus Service
  • Interstate 88 – Major east–west tollway connecting Naperville with Aurora and the Chicago metropolitan area.
  • U.S. Route 34 – Historic highway connecting Naperville with western suburbs.
  • Illinois Route 59 and Illinois Route 25 provide important local and regional connections.
  • Metra commuter rail provides direct access between Naperville and downtown Chicago.

Top Places to Visit in Naperville, Illinois

Landmark NameType
Naper SettlementHistory Museum and Outdoor Village
RiverwalkScenic Walkway and Recreation Area
DuPage Children's MuseumChildren's Museum
Centennial BeachSwimming and Recreation Area
Naperville Historic DistrictHistoric Area
Knoch Knolls Nature CenterNature Preserve
Springbrook Prairie Forest PreserveNature Area
Seager ParkCommunity Park
Millennium CarillonHistoric Bell Tower
Naperbrook Golf CourseGolf Course

Driving Distances from Naperville, Illinois to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
AuroraIllinois1020 minutes
JolietIllinois2535 minutes
ChicagoIllinois3045 minutes
Oak BrookIllinois2030 minutes
RockfordIllinois751 hour 20 minutes
GaryIndiana601 hour 15 minutes
MilwaukeeWisconsin1202 hours
MadisonWisconsin1502 hours 30 minutes
PeoriaIllinois1152 hours
SpringfieldIllinois1903 hours

Colleges and Universities in Naperville, Illinois

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
North Central CollegePrivateCollegeLiberal arts, business, education, and sciences
College of DuPagePublicCommunity CollegeAssociate degrees, career programs, and workforce training
Lewis UniversityPrivateUniversityAviation, nursing, business, and technology programs
Wheaton CollegePrivateCollegeLiberal arts, theology, and undergraduate programs
University of Illinois ChicagoPublicUniversityResearch, health sciences, engineering, and professional studies

Waterbodies Near Naperville, Illinois

DuPage River, West Branch DuPage River, Springbrook Creek, McDowell Grove ponds, and nearby lakes and waterways in the western Chicago metropolitan area.

Stadiums and Sports Facilities in Naperville

Northern Illinois University Huskie Stadium nearby, North Central College Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium, Naperville Park District sports complexes, Frontier Sports Complex, and local athletic facilities.

Naperville, Illinois — Key Historical Facts

  • Naperville was founded in 1831 by Joseph Naper, who established a settlement along the DuPage River.
  • The community grew as an agricultural and trading center during the nineteenth century.
  • Naperville became an important educational center with the founding of North-Western College, now known as North Central College, in 1861.
  • The arrival of railroads in the nineteenth century helped connect Naperville with Chicago and encouraged economic growth.
  • The city experienced major suburban expansion during the second half of the twentieth century as the Chicago metropolitan area grew westward.
  • Today, Naperville is recognized for its historic downtown, Riverwalk, schools, technology sector, parks, and quality of life within the Chicago region.

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