Warrenville, Illinois
Warrenville is a city of 14,718 people in DuPage County, Illinois, founded in 1833.
Why visit Warrenville
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 22 parks and trails, 33 places to eat, 15 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Cinemark Cantera Warrenville and XD, Centennial Beach, Big Woods School and Naperville Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 15°F.
Weather in Warrenville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Warrenville
Warrenville is a city in DuPage County, Illinois, United States. The population was 15,195 at the 2024 special census. Warrenville is a far west suburb of Chicago on the DuPage River. It is part of the Illinois Technology and Research Corridor, and is just north of I-88.
From the Wikipedia article Warrenville, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Cinemark Cantera Warrenville and XD
Cinema and theater · 1.4 mi
28250 Diehl Road, Warrenville
Mo-Su 11:00-23:00
Centennial Beach
Beach · 3.8 mi
Public aquatic park in Naperville, Illinois
Museums and landmarks5
Big Woods School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic schoolhouse in Aurora, Illinois, United States
Naperville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic district in Illinois, United States
Samuel and Eleanor Himmelfarb House and Studio
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house in Winfield, Illinois, United States
Naper Settlement
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds22
10 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes33
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi
28341 West Diehl Road, Warrenville
Mo-Sa 05:00-21:00, Su 05:00-20:00
Corner Bakery
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.4 mi
28258A West Diehl Road, Warrenville
Mo-Th 07:30-20:00; Fr 07:30-20:30; Sa 08:00-20:30; Su 08:00-18:00
Cracker Barrel
Diner · American · 1.7 mi
1855 West Diehl Road, Naperville
Su-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00
Eddie Merlot's
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.5 mi
28254 West Diehl Road, Warrenville
Tu-Th 17:00-20:30, Fr-Sa 17:00-21:30, Su 16:00-20:00
Rock Bottom Brewery & Restaurant
Diner · American · 1.5 mi
28256 West Diehl Road, Warrenville
Su-Th 11:00-24:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00
Honey Berry Pancakes and Cafe
Restaurant · 1.5 mi
28361 West Diehl Road, Warrenville
Mo-Fr 07:00-14:30, Sa-Su 07:00-15:00
21 more on the map.
History
Warrenville was founded in 1833 when Julius Warren and his family moved west from New York to seek a fresh start from a failing gristmill and distillery. Daniel Warren, Julius' father, claimed land at what is now McDowell Woods and Julius claimed land at what is now the Warrenville Grove Forest Preserve. The first major establishment, an inn and tavern, was built in 1838 by Julius Warren himself, as the family was skilled in timber and grain. The inn still stands today and was renovated in 2002.
The town quickly blossomed with two mills and a plank road connecting it with Naperville and Winfield, on which Julius operated a stagecoach line. The town failed at its bid to have the railroad come through the town. However, in 1902, the Chicago Aurora and Elgin Railroad came through town, which lasted until the late 1950s.
With a population of 4,000, Warrenville was finally incorporated as a city in 1967, following six unsuccessful attempts. The 1970s and 1980s brought westward expansion from the city of Chicago, causing the small farming community's population to nearly double to 7,800.
From the History section of Warrenville, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay15
Sonesta Simply Suites Chicago Naperville
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
27 West Warrenville Road, Warrenville
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Naperville/Warrenville
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
4305 Weaver Parkway, Warrenville
Churches and places of worship13
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries50
Healthcare10
Northwestern Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
28375 Davis Parkway, Warrenville
Map of Warrenville
160 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 15°F | 2.2 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 18°F | 2.0 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 26°F | 2.4 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 36°F | 3.8 in |
| May | 71°F | 47°F | 4.8 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 58°F | 4.4 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 62°F | 4.2 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 60°F | 4.3 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 52°F | 3.4 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 40°F | 3.6 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 30°F | 2.8 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 21°F | 2.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lisle-Morton Arboretum (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
DuPage County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-03-17: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2010-08-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2008-10-03: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
DuPage County Airport (DPA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Winfield 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Wheaton 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Naperville 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- West Chicago 5 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Lisle 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Aurora 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Batavia 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Glen Ellyn 7 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Carol Stream 7 mi north, about 12 min by car
- North Aurora 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Naperville Historic District, Teemu08 ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Samuel and Eleanor Himmelfarb House and Studio, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Big Woods School, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Martin-Mitchell Mansion - Naper Settlement - Naperville Illinois, John D. Buell, CC BY-SA 2.5
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