Glen Ellyn Illinois Map

About Glen Ellyn, Illinois

Glen Ellyn is a locality in DuPage County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 28,390. The population density is 1566.1 people per km². Glen Ellyn is located at 41.8775°N, 88.0670°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60137.

Glen Ellyn unfolds across the gentle swells of the prairie, a landscape where glacial history has smoothed the earth into rolling contours. It lies 2.2 miles east-north-east of Wheaton, IL (from Wheaton, IL: bearing 69°T), and is situated 7.6 miles north-north-east of Naperville. The terrain here, once an unbroken expanse of tallgrass, now plays host to a mosaic of mature trees lining residential streets and a generous scattering of public parks, their canopies creating pockets of cool shade on humid summer afternoons. The DuPage River, a modest waterway, threads its way through the heart of Glen Ellyn, its banks a verdant fringe of willows and cottonwoods, reflecting the wide Illinois sky. The air itself often carries a clean, earthy scent, especially after a rain, a whisper of the fertile soil that underpins it all. This place, Glen Ellyn, carries the echoes of its agricultural past in its very bones. Established in the late 19th century, its growth was spurred by the railroad, a ribbon of steel that brought settlers and commerce to this fertile land. The economy, though diversified now, still holds a connection to the abundance of the surrounding region, a legacy evident in the vibrant farmers' markets that spring up in warmer months. The charming downtown, with its independent shops and historic buildings, feels like a carefully preserved chapter of American small-town life, a testament to a community that values its heritage. A distinctive landmark, the historic Glen Ellyn Public Library, stands as a proud sentinel, its architecture a blend of old-world charm and practical purpose.

About This Glen Ellyn Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Glen Ellyn, Illinois with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Glen Ellyn and DuPage County.

Detailed location data for Glen Ellyn includes the ZIP code (60137), telephone area code (312, 773), county seat of DuPage County (Wheaton), and school district assignment (Glenbard Township High School District 87). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Glen Ellyn is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.