To the Loop
35mi
Straight-line miles from downtown Batavia.
Metra
0
No station in town.
County
Kane
About 11 square miles.
ASG here
0
Homes we list here now.
Living here
Life in Batavia.
Batavia is a Fox River city once known for building windmills, and restored windmills from its factories now stand along the downtown Riverwalk. The Batavia Depot Museum sits by the river in an 1854 railroad depot, and Fermilab, the national physics laboratory, covers a large site on the east side.
The Batavia Riverwalk and the Fox River Trail run through downtown, and the Batavia Park District runs parks and a quarry beach.
Trails and bikingBig parksRestaurantsQuieter side streetsHistoric architecture
The homes
What you'll find.
Victorian and early twentieth-century homes on the blocks near downtown, mid-century ranches, newer subdivisions on the east and west sides, and townhomes and condos near the river.
Single-family homesHistoric homesTownhomesCondos
Getting around
How far is everything?
There is no Metra station in Batavia itself. There is no Metra station in the city. The nearest is Geneva on the Union Pacific West Line, just north, with BNSF trains from Aurora to the south. Route 31 runs along the river and Route 56 crosses the south side.
Straight-line miles. Tap one to draw it on the map. No train times; check Metra for schedules.
Places to know
Start here.
- Lake and riverBatavia RiverwalkA path along the Fox River downtown, lined with restored Batavia windmills.
- Arts and cultureBatavia Depot MuseumFree local history museum in an 1854 railroad depot by the river.
- ParksFox River TrailThe paved trail runs north to Geneva and St. Charles and south to Aurora.
- LandmarksFermilabThe national particle physics laboratory, on a large prairie site on the east side.
- ShoppingDowntown BataviaShops and restaurants along Wilson Street and Batavia Avenue near the river.
For sale now
On the market in Batavia.
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In the news
What's being built and sold.
- Tribute Archive · Nov 10, 2026Cynthia Bryant Foster Obituary | Moss Family Funeral Homes | Batavia, ILRead at Tribute Archive
- Tribute Archive · Nov 7, 2026Patrick Stewart Obituary | Moss Family Funeral Homes | Batavia, ILRead at Tribute Archive
- Tribute Archive · Nov 4, 2026Linda A. Mitcheltree Obituary | Moss Family Funeral Homes | Batavia, ILRead at Tribute Archive
- Tribute Archive · Oct 5, 2026Christine Ann Karp Obituary | Moss Family Funeral Homes | Batavia, ILRead at Tribute Archive
- Legacy | Obituary · Sep 19, 2026Dennis Niermann Obituary (2026) - Batavia, IL - Campagna Funeral Homes, Ltd. - NashvilleRead at Legacy | Obituary
Recent real estate headlines from Google News, linked to the outlets that published them. Sources
Nearby
Around Batavia.
Questions
Good to know.
What is Batavia known for?
Batavia is a Fox River city once known for building windmills, and restored windmills from its factories now stand along the downtown Riverwalk. The Batavia Depot Museum sits by the river in an 1854 railroad depot, and Fermilab, the national physics laboratory, covers a large site on the east side.
What kind of homes are in Batavia?
Victorian and early twentieth-century homes on the blocks near downtown, mid-century ranches, newer subdivisions on the east and west sides, and townhomes and condos near the river.
How do you get to Chicago from Batavia?
Batavia is about 35 miles from the Loop as the crow flies. There is no Metra station in Batavia itself. There is no Metra station in the city. The nearest is Geneva on the Union Pacific West Line, just north, with BNSF trains from Aurora to the south. Route 31 runs along the river and Route 56 crosses the south side.
Which school districts serve Batavia?
Most of Batavia is served by Batavia Public School District 101. District lines do not always follow town lines, so check the district for any address. We do not rank schools; the Illinois Report Card has each school's own data, and we're happy to look one up with you. Open the Report Card.
What towns are near Batavia?
The closest towns with our guides are Geneva, St. Charles, Naperville and Wheaton.
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Sources
Written by our team from public sources. Places change; call ahead.
- Homes for sale
- Live MRED listings, distributed by MLS GRID.
- News
- Google News, linked to each outlet.
- Boundaries
- U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb
- Metra
- Metra. Distances are straight-line.
- Schools
- We don't rank schools: Illinois Report Card
Photo credits 5
- Batavia Depot Museum G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Geneva City Hall Mpen320, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fox River and the Municipal Building David Brossard, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Downtown Naperville and the Riverwalk Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Downtown Wheaton Sea Cow, CC BY-SA 4.0
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