Where is Wood Dale, Illinois

Wood Dale is a city in northeastern Illinois, located in DuPage County about 20 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. It is part of the Chicago metropolitan area and is known for its residential neighborhoods, business parks, forest preserves, and convenient transportation connections. Wood Dale is close to O'Hare International Airport, the Des Plaines River, and several regional parks, making it a well-connected suburban community.

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Where is Wood Dale Located?

Wood Dale is a city located in DuPage County, Illinois, the United States. It is in northeastern Illinois, about 20 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, 5 miles southeast of Elgin, and approximately 5 miles north of Addison. Wood Dale lies at approximately 41.963° North latitude and 87.978° West longitude. The city had 13,447 residents in the 2020 Census and covers about 4.96 square miles, or 12.85 square kilometers. Wood Dale was incorporated in 1923 and grew from a rural farming community into a suburban city as the Chicago metropolitan area expanded. Transportation played an important role in its development, with railroad connections and later highways helping connect the community to Chicago and nearby suburbs. Today, Wood Dale combines residential neighborhoods with commercial and industrial areas. The city is also close to the Des Plaines River and several forest preserves that protect wetlands, woodlands, and open space. Nearby attractions include Salt Creek Greenway, Wood Dale Grove Forest Preserve, and the Ned Brown Preserve. O'Hare International Airport is only a short drive away. Interstate 290, Interstate 390, and Illinois Route 83 provide major transportation connections to Chicago, Schaumburg, Elk Grove Village, and other communities throughout the Chicago metropolitan area.

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Distance from Wood Dale, IL to Nearby Cities

• Bensenville, IL – 3 miles (5 km)
• Itasca, IL – 3 miles (5 km)
• Elmhurst, IL – 7 miles (11 km)
• Addison, IL – 5 miles (8 km)
• Bloomingdale, IL – 6 miles (10 km)
• Elk Grove Village, IL – 5 miles (8 km)
• Franklin Park, IL – 7 miles (11 km)
• Roselle, IL – 7 miles (11 km)
• Schaumburg, IL – 10 miles (16 km)
• Oak Brook, IL – 12 miles (19 km)
• Naperville, IL – 20 miles (32 km)
• Arlington Heights, IL – 10 miles (16 km)
• Downers Grove, IL – 15 miles (24 km)
• Wheaton, IL – 15 miles (24 km)
• Chicago, IL – 20 miles (32 km)
• Joliet, IL – 35 miles (56 km)
• Aurora, IL – 30 miles (48 km)
• Rockford, IL – 55 miles (89 km)

Top Attractions in Wood Dale

• Wood Dale Grove Forest Preserve – A nearby forest preserve featuring woodlands, wetlands, open space, trails, and opportunities for hiking and wildlife observation.
• Salt Creek Greenway – A regional trail and natural corridor following Salt Creek through several DuPage County communities, offering walking, biking, and nature recreation.
• Ned Brown Preserve – A large forest preserve around Busse Lake with trails, fishing, boating, wildlife habitat, picnic areas, and open recreational space.
• Busse Woods – A major Cook County forest preserve with extensive trails, a large lake, fishing, boating, biking, and wildlife viewing.
• Itasca Historical Depot – A historic railroad station and local landmark preserving part of the area's transportation history.
• Springbrook Nature Center – A nearby nature center and preserve featuring trails, wetlands, native habitats, and environmental education programs.
• Brookfield Zoo Chicago – A major zoological park west of Chicago featuring animals from around the world, conservation programs, and family attractions.
• O'Hare International Airport – One of the world's major airports and a significant transportation hub located just east of Wood Dale.
• Elmhurst History Museum – A nearby museum preserving local history through exhibits, artifacts, and educational programs.
• Morton Arboretum – A large outdoor botanical collection in Lisle featuring trees, gardens, walking trails, seasonal displays, and educational programs.

Airports Near Wood Dale, IL

• O'Hare International Airport (ORD) – 5 miles
• Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) – 15 miles
• DuPage Airport (DPA) – 20 miles
• Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) – 25 miles
• Lewis University Airport (LOT) – 35 miles

Sources:

Population and area data sourced from the United States Census Bureau (2020 Census). General city information referenced from the official City of Wood Dale website and local government records.

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