Naperville
A big downtown on the DuPage River and the Riverwalk.
Downtown Naperville and the Riverwalk · Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0
To the Loop
28mi
Straight-line miles from downtown Naperville.
Metra
1 station in town.
County
DuPage
About 40 square miles.
ASG here
0
Homes we list here now.
Living here
Life in Naperville.
Naperville is a large city whose downtown sits along the West Branch of the DuPage River, with the brick Riverwalk, Centennial Beach and the Water Street District. Naper Settlement, an outdoor history museum, sits at the south end of downtown, and the city stretches south into Will County.
The Riverwalk and Centennial Beach anchor downtown, and the Naperville Park District runs parks, golf and the DuPage River Trail across the city.
RestaurantsLocal shopping streetsBig parksArts and cultureTrails and bikingNew construction
The homes
What you'll find.
Victorian and early twentieth-century homes in the historic district near downtown, mid-century ranches, large subdivisions from the 1980s onward, new single-family homes on older lots, and townhomes and condos near downtown and the stations.
Single-family homesHistoric homesNew constructionTownhomesCondos
Getting around
How far is everything?
Metra stops at Naperville station on the BNSF (BNSF) line, toward downtown Chicago. The Naperville station is just north of downtown. The busy Route 59 station on the BNSF sits on the city's western border in Aurora. I-88 runs along the north 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 riverNaperville RiverwalkA brick path along the DuPage River with covered bridges, steps from downtown.
- Lake and riverCentennial BeachA swimming beach in a former quarry next to the Riverwalk.
- Arts and cultureNaper SettlementAn outdoor museum of historic buildings at the south end of downtown.
- Food and drinkWater Street DistrictRestaurants, a hotel rooftop and shops along the river downtown.
- ShoppingAnderson's BookshopAn independent bookstore on Jefferson Avenue.
- Arts and cultureDuPage Children's MuseumA hands-on museum by the Naperville station.
For sale now
On the market in Naperville.
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In the news
What's being built and sold.
- Realtor.com · Nov 6, 20262306 Horseshoe Cir Unit 8903, Naperville, IL 60564Read at Realtor.com
- REBusinessOnline · Oct 6, 2026Quantum Brokers $7.3M Sale of Retail Center in Naperville, IllinoisRead at REBusinessOnline
- Legacy | Obituary · Sep 30, 2026John C. Dunholter Obituary (2026) - Naperville, IL - Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services - NapervilleRead at Legacy | Obituary
- Yield PRO · Sep 11, 2026Northmarq arranges combined $67.25M sales of 2 multifamily apartments in Lombard and Naperville IllinoisRead at Yield PRO
- Patch · Aug 31, 2026City Council To Consider NorthGate Of Naperville DevelopmentRead at Patch
Recent real estate headlines from Google News, linked to the outlets that published them. Sources
Nearby
Around Naperville.
Questions
Good to know.
What is Naperville known for?
Naperville is a large city whose downtown sits along the West Branch of the DuPage River, with the brick Riverwalk, Centennial Beach and the Water Street District. Naper Settlement, an outdoor history museum, sits at the south end of downtown, and the city stretches south into Will County.
What kind of homes are in Naperville?
Victorian and early twentieth-century homes in the historic district near downtown, mid-century ranches, large subdivisions from the 1980s onward, new single-family homes on older lots, and townhomes and condos near downtown and the stations.
How do you get to Chicago from Naperville?
Naperville is about 28 miles from the Loop as the crow flies. Metra stops at Naperville station on the BNSF (BNSF) line, toward downtown Chicago. The Naperville station is just north of downtown. The busy Route 59 station on the BNSF sits on the city's western border in Aurora. I-88 runs along the north side.
Which school districts serve Naperville?
Most of Naperville is served by Naperville Community Unit School District 203 and Indian Prairie School District 204. 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 Naperville?
The closest towns with our guides are Lisle, Wheaton, Downers Grove and Glen Ellyn.
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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
- Downtown Naperville and the Riverwalk Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Meadow Lake, The Morton Arboretum SimLibrarian, CC0
- Downtown Wheaton Sea Cow, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Downtown Downers Grove Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Main Street Historic District Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
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