Chicago metro, IL relocation guide
Moving to West Chicago, IL
$459,000Median listing price
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About West Chicago
A city of about 25,614 (2020 census) on the western edge of DuPage County, West Chicago lives its motto — "Where History and Progress meet." Founded in 1873 around Illinois' first railroad junction, it was first called Junction, then Turner for railroad president John Bice Turner, and three major rail lines still serve it today. DuPage Airport, the third-busiest airport in Illinois, sits within its borders, and Route 59 with I-88/I-90 interchanges makes it a logistics crossroads.
Home prices in West Chicago
The median listing price in West Chicago is $459,000.
Top places in West Chicago
- Turner Hall (historic railroad-era landmark)
- Kruse House Museum
- Reed-Keppler Park (West Chicago Park District)
- Turtle Splash Water Park
- DuPage Airport viewing areas
- Illinois Prairie Path
- Historic downtown Main Street
- Local Mexican restaurants and markets along Main Street
Commuting from West Chicago
- Metra's Union Pacific West Line serves West Chicago station (about 600 daily boardings), with direct service to Chicago's Ogilvie Transportation Center. Driving downtown Chicago is about 40–55 minutes (approximate, ~31 miles via I-88).
West Chicago FAQs
- What is the housing market like in West Chicago, IL?
The median listing price in West Chicago is $459,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from West Chicago, IL?
Metra's Union Pacific West Line serves West Chicago station (about 600 daily boardings), with direct service to Chicago's Ogilvie Transportation Center. Driving downtown Chicago is about 40–55 minutes (approximate, ~31 miles via I-88).
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.