Lyons Illinois Map

About Lyons, Illinois

Lyons is a locality in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 10,339. The population density is 1817.5 people per km². Lyons is located at 41.8134°N, 87.8181°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60534.

Lyons rests with a quiet dignity along the Des Plaines River, a ribbon of water that has shaped its character as much as the rich, dark soil beneath. It lies 2.9 miles south-south-west of Berwyn, IL (from Berwyn, IL: bearing 206°T), and is situated 9.0 miles west-south-west of Chicago. The land here, once a broad expanse of prairie grasses reaching towards an endless sky, now bears the imprint of human endeavor, a mosaic of residential streets, bustling commercial corridors, and pockets of green. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a subtle coolness, a promise of relief from the summer sun, and the rustling of leaves in the mature trees lining the avenues offers a gentle, constant murmur. Even as the sun begins its descent, casting long shadows that stretch and soften the edges of buildings, a certain resilience, a grounded spirit, seems to emanate from Lyons. The history of Lyons is intrinsically linked to the flow of the Des Plaines, a waterway that once served as a vital artery for trade and travel, a fact that echoes in the very name of the area’s prominent park, a nod to the natural beauty and historical significance of the river valley. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile land and the river's promise, established a community that gradually grew from its agricultural roots into a hub of industry, with factories once humming with activity, their echoes now fading into the present day's more diverse economy. Today, Lyons continues to evolve, its character a blend of enduring traditions and forward-looking aspirations, a place where the quiet hum of everyday life is punctuated by the occasional gleam of sunlight on the river’s surface, a reminder of the enduring natural forces that have always been its constant companion.

About This Lyons Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lyons, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.813365, -87.818113. 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 Lyons and Cook County.

Detailed location data for Lyons includes the ZIP code (60534), telephone area code (708), county seat of Cook County (Chicago), and school district assignment (Lyons School District 103). 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 Lyons is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.