West ChicagoIllinois
West Chicago is a city in DuPage County, Illinois, United States. The population was 25,614 at the 2020 census.
Intro: Wikipedia
About West Chicago
West Chicago, IL is a thriving city located in northeastern Illinois, home to 25,469 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
West Chicago holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 15.41 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,653 residents per square mile.
What Makes West Chicago Unique
- The only place in America named West Chicago — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northeastern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 25,469.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in West Chicago
Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.
🍽️ Where to Eat in West Chicago
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Turtle Splash Water Park · Water park
- Kruse House Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in West Chicago
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in West Chicago
- Benjamin Middle School
- Currier Elementary School
- Early Learning Center
- Educare of West DuPage
- Gary Elementary School
- Indian Knoll Elem School
- Leman Middle School
- Norton Creek Elementary School
- Pioneer Elem School
- Trinity School
- Turner Elem School
- Wegner Elementary School
- West Chicago Comm High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.