Chicago metro, IL relocation guide
Moving to Wheaton, IL
$504,950Median listing price
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About Wheaton
The DuPage County seat, with about 53,970 residents (2020 census), sits roughly 25 miles west of Chicago. Wheaton is a classic established suburb known for its vibrant downtown, historic character, and Wheaton College.
Home prices in Wheaton
The median listing price in Wheaton is $504,950.
Top places in Wheaton
- Cantigny Park (gardens, museums, and First Division Museum)
- Downtown Wheaton (Front Street shops and restaurants, Little Popcorn Store)
- Wheaton College and the Billy Graham Center Museum
- Cosley Zoo
- DuPage County Historical Museum (in the Adams Memorial Library building)
- Danada Equestrian Center and Forest Preserve
- The Grand Theater
- Wheaton French Market (seasonal)
Commuting from Wheaton
- Metra Union Pacific West Line: two stations — Wheaton (downtown, at West Street) and College Avenue (serving Wheaton College). Trains reach Chicago's Ogilvie Transportation Center in roughly 40–55 minutes (approximate). Driving downtown Chicago is about 30–45 minutes (approximate, ~25 miles via I-88/I-290).
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The median listing price in Wheaton is $504,950. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Wheaton, IL?
Metra Union Pacific West Line: two stations — Wheaton (downtown, at West Street) and College Avenue (serving Wheaton College). Trains reach Chicago's Ogilvie Transportation Center in roughly 40–55 minutes (approximate). Driving downtown Chicago is about 30–45 minutes (approximate, ~25 miles via I-88/I-290).
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.