Chicago metro, IL relocation guide
Moving to Wilmington, IL
$239,000Median listing price
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About Wilmington
A Will County city (about 5,700 residents in 2020) on the Kankakee River, famous as a Route 66 town — the Gemini Giant fiberglass spaceman is its landmark. Housing is older river-town homes plus newer subdivisions; prices are low ($239,000 median, Realtor.com September 2026).
Home prices in Wilmington
The median listing price in Wilmington is $239,000.
Top places in Wilmington
- Gemini Giant (Route 66 landmark)
- Kankakee River / South Island Park
- Downtown Wilmington (Main/Baltimore Streets)
- Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie (nearby)
- Wilmington City Hall
- Route 66 corridor
Commuting from Wilmington
- No in-town Metra station. The nearest stations are at Joliet Transportation Center, roughly 20–25 minutes by car. Driving to downtown Chicago is about 60 miles via I-55; allow roughly 1 hour 15 minutes depending on traffic.
Wilmington FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Wilmington, IL?
The median listing price in Wilmington is $239,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Wilmington, IL?
No in-town Metra station. The nearest stations are at Joliet Transportation Center, roughly 20–25 minutes by car. Driving to downtown Chicago is about 60 miles via I-55; allow roughly 1 hour 15 minutes depending on traffic.
Town links
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.