Westmont, Illinois
Westmont is a village of 23,724 people in DuPage County, Illinois, founded in 1921.
Why visit Westmont
Townapedia lists 19 museums and landmarks, 63 parks and trails, 111 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Chamberlain University, Midwestern University, Butler School and Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket.
Weather in Westmont
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About Westmont
Westmont is a village in DuPage County, Illinois, United States. It is a southwest suburb of Chicago. As of the 2020 census, Westmont had a population of 24,429.
From the Wikipedia article Westmont, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Chamberlain University
School · 3.2 mi
Division of Adtalem Global Education
Midwestern University
School · 2.7 mi
Private medical and professional school with campuses in Downers Grove, Illinois and Glendale, Arizona
Museums and landmarks19
Butler School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic school building in Oak Brook, Illinois
Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Restaurant in Willowbrook, Illinois, US
Downtown Hinsdale Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic district in Illinois, United States
Francis Stuyvesant Peabody House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Graue Mill
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Water-wheel grist mill in Oak Brook, Illinois
Henry C. Middaugh House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Mayslake Peabody Estate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Orland P. Bassett House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Robert A. and Mary Childs House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
The Avery Coonley School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
School in Downers Grove, Illinois, United States
Western Springs Water Tower
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Water tower in Illinois, United States of America
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William and Helen Coffeen House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
House in Hinsdale, Illinois
7 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds63
Doerhoefer Park
Park · 2.6 mi
Park in Downers Grove, DuPage County, United States of America
Liberty Park
Park · 1.2 mi
A simple, no-frills park with a basketball court, baseball fence, and open field.
51 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes111
Fonda de Paula
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.9 mi
1012 Curtiss Street
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Oberweis
Ice cream · 1.4 mi
Ice cream, shakes, dairy
60 Ogden Avenue, Downers Grove
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Pierce Tavern
Diner · American · 1.9 mi
5135 Main Street, Downers Grove
Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-00:00; Su 11:00-22:00
Wasabi Restaurant and Bar
Restaurant · Oriental, Sushi · 1.9 mi
5130 Main Street
Mo-Th 11:30-21:30; Fr 11:30-22:30; Sa 12:30-22:30; Su 12:30-21:00
Whiskey Hill Brewery & Kitchen
Diner · American
5 West Quincy Street, Westmont
Tu 16:00-23:00; We-Th 11:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-00:00; Su 11:30-22:00
Brewed Awakening
Cafe · Coffee Shop
19 West Quincy Street, Westmont
Tu-Fr 05:30-13:00; Sa 07:00-14:00; Su 07:00-13:00
99 more on the map.
History
The area known as Westmont earlier had been inhabited by the Potawatami. After several failed attempts by the U.S. government to persuade the Native Americans to move from the area, in 1833 they agreed under coercion to vacate their land for a nominal payment.
The development of the Illinois-Michigan Canal, authorized by the State of Illinois in the 1820s but delayed in construction until the 1830s, contributed to Westmont's early growth. Many of the workers turned to farming when the economic panic of 1837 halted canal construction; agriculture became the major occupation with produce sold in nearby Chicago. The area around Westmont became one of the most prosperous sections of the state.
In order to transport agricultural products into the city of Chicago, construction of a plank road from Chicago began in 1840. The path traversed the nine-mile (14 km) swamp between Chicago and the area that later became Westmont; it reached Naperville by 1851. Today, this path is known as Ogden Avenue (U.S. Route 34).
From the History section of Westmont, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Hilton Chicago / Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center
Motel and hotel · 1.9 mi
3500 Midwest Road, Oak Brook
Churches and places of worship33
First Congregational Church of Western Springs
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Immanuel Hall
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Shopping24
Do It Best Clarendon Hills Hardware
Hardware store · 1.0 mi
15 South Prospect Avenue, Clarendon Hills
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries67
Downers Grove North High School
School · 2.2 mi
4436 Main Street, Downers Grove
Healthcare11
Duly Health and Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.9 mi
5207 Main Street, Downers Grove
Map of Westmont
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
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
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Downers Grove 2 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Hinsdale 2 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Darien 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Burr Ridge 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- La Grange 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Lombard 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Westchester 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Lisle 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- La Grange Park 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Villa Park 6 mi north, about 10 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
- 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): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Gregg Museum, User:Teemu08 Uploaded by Teemu08 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 20120303 15 Automobile on BNSF Train Track, Westmont, Illinois (7154426306), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Express train at Westmont (6657016905), 4Gfoley, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 20110207 02 Metra, Westmont, Illinois (5434817128), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 20120303 13 Metra BNSF Westmont, Illinois (7154425916), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 20110207 03 Metra, Westmont, Illinois (5434817184), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 20110207 06 Metra, Westmont, Illinois (5434203537), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Westmont High School in Illinois, 2025 02, SimLibrarian, CC0
- Westmont High School in Illinois, 2025 01, SimLibrarian, CC0
- Robert A. and Mary Childs House, Teemu08 ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- ButlerSchoolOakBrook, Teemu08 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mayslake Peabody Estate - Mayslake Hall, Dima Sergiyenko; Please attribute this image as the work of " DiscoverWithDima .", CC BY-SA 4.0
- Immanuel Evangelical Church Hinsdale, Teemu08 ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Graue Water Mill, York Road, Fullersburg vicinity (Du Page County, Illinois), Chester Hart, Photographer, Public domain
- First Congregational Church Western Springs IL 1, MrHarman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Image Coffeen House, Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0
- William Whitney House, Teemu08 ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- WesternSpringsWaterTower, Teemu08 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Orland P. Bassett House, Teemu08 ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Francis Stuyvesant Peabody House, Teemu08 ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hinsdale Memorial Building, Teemu08 at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- William L. Gregg House (5999193820), Teemu008 from Palatine, Illinois, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 20040511 43 Metra Clarendon Hills, IL (7615822076), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- LUC Women Scientists 2, Keilana, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 20140323 16 Metra, Clarendon Hills, Illinois (14778313768), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Clarendon Hills Metra station, David Wilson, CC BY 2.0
- 20040511 42 Fairview Ave., David Wilson, CC BY 2.0
- Outbound platform at Clarendon Hills, looking east, Jacob G., CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sentinel Park in DuPage County, Illinois, United States, SimLibrarian, CC0
- Metra Cab Car 8473 Being Worked on after the Train hit a Truck, Amerail, CC BY-SA 4.0
- TWA Flight 529 Memorial, Slincoln, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ty Warner Park in DuPage County, Illinois 05, SimLibrarian, CC0
- Ty Warner Park in DuPage County, Illinois 04, SimLibrarian, CC0
- Ty Warner Park in DuPage County, Illinois, SimLibrarian, CC0
- Ty Warner Park in DuPage County, Illinois 02, SimLibrarian, CC0
- TWA Flight 529 Crash Site, Slincoln, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS059-E-94590 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS045-E-92693 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS045-E-92692 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS045-E-92694 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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