Wheaton, Illinois
Wheaton is a city of 53,557 people in DuPage County, Illinois, founded in 1831.
Why visit Wheaton
Townapedia lists 19 museums and landmarks, 115 parks and trails, 125 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Grand Theatre, The Glen Art Theatre, DuPage County Historical Museum and Alfred A. Schiller House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 15°F.
Weather in Wheaton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Wheaton
Wheaton is a city in and the county seat of DuPage County, Illinois, United States. It is located in Milton and Winfield Townships, approximately 25 miles (40 km) west of Chicago. As of the 2020 census, Wheaton's population was 53,970, making it the 27th-most populous municipality in the state.
From the Wikipedia article Wheaton, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Grand Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Theater and movie theater in Wheaton, Illinois, United States
National University of Health Sciences
School · 4.8 mi
Private university in Lombard, Illinois
Museums and landmarks19
DuPage County Historical Museum
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Library
Tu-Fr 10:30-16:00; Sa 12:00-16:00; PH off
Alfred A. Schiller House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Single-family detached home in Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Blanchard Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Building located on the campus of Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois
George Baker House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Glen Ellyn Downtown North Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic district in Illinois, United States
Glen Ellyn Downtown South Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic district in Illinois, United States
Glen Ellyn Main Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic district in Illinois, United States
Old DuPage County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Former courthouse in Wheaton, Illinois
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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
Cleve Carney Museum of Art
Museum · 2.2 mi
425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn
Tu,We,Fr 10:00-18:00; Th 10:00-20:30; Sa 09:30-18:00; Su 09:30-17:00
Dupage Art League
Museum · 0.5 mi
218 West Front Street, Wheaton
Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-14:00; Dec Sa 09:00-17:00
Stacy's Tavern
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
7 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds115
Lake Ellyn Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Park in Glen Ellyn, Illinois
645 Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn
103 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes125
Blackberry Market
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Salad · 2.5 mi
401 North Main Street, Glen Ellyn
Mo-Su 07:00-17:00
Hummingbird Restaurant
Restaurant · American, Mexican · 3.1 mi
27W229 West Geneva Road, Winfield
Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00; Sa 07:00-20:00; Su 07:00-15:00
Luong Loi
Restaurant · Vietnamese · 0.6 mi
111 North Main Street
Tu-Th,Su 11:30-20:00;Fr-Sa 11:30-20:30
Proof no. 5
Diner · American · 0.5 mi
214 West Front Street
Su, Fr 11:30-23:30 ; Sa 10:00-23:30 ; We-Th 11:30-22:00
Sugar Mama's Mini Donuts
Cafe · Donut, Coffee Shop · 2.7 mi
0S045 Winfield Road, Winfield
Mo 07:00-13:00; Tu-Fr 07:00-15:30; Sa 07:00-14:00; Su 08:00-12:00
Five & Hoek Coffee Co.
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Biscuits · 0.6 mi
112 North Main Street, Wheaton
Mo-Su 07:00-15:00
113 more on the map.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship54
Trinity Episcopal Church
Church · Anglican · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
130 North West Street, Wheaton
First Church of Lombard
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 5.0 mi
First Congregational Church of Glen Ellyn
Church · United Church Of Christ · 2.7 mi
535 Forest Avenue, Glen Ellyn
First United Methodist Church of Glen Ellyn
Church · Methodist · 2.5 mi
424 Forest Avenue, Glen Ellyn
Shopping36
Gas and EV charging13
Schools, colleges and libraries83
Glenbard West High School
School · 2.9 mi
670 Crescent Boulevard, Glen Ellyn
Healthcare14
Northwest Medical Primary Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
285 East Roosevelt Road, Wheaton
Midwest Express Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.3 mi
865 East Geneva Road, Carol Stream
Passport Health Glen Ellyn Travel Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.8 mi
800 East Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn
Map of Wheaton
250 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 (4 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, 8 miles away.
- Glen Ellyn 2 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Carol Stream 5 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Glendale Heights 5 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Lisle 5 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Lombard 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Warrenville 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Downers Grove 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- West Chicago 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Bloomingdale 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Villa Park 7 mi east, about 11 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
- Downtown Wheaton Skyline, Sea Cow, CC BY-SA 4.0
- AdamsMemorial, Teemu08 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- TrinityEpiscopalWheaton, Teemu08 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lake-glen-ellyn-il, Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Church of Lombard (Lombard, Illinois) 01, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Image Old Glen Ellyn Jr. High School, Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Samuel and Eleanor Himmelfarb House and Studio, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WheatonCollege, Neatpete86 at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Alfred A. Schiller House, Teemu08 ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- DuPage County Courthouse, Teemu008, CC BY-SA 2.0
- GrandTheatreWheaton, Teemu08 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Image Glen Theater, Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Glen Ellyn Main Street Historic District, Teemu08 ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- GeorgeBakerHouse, Teemu08 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
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