Wheaton, IL Road Trips

It is about 25 miles (40 km) west of Chicago.

1 Wheaton College, 501 College Ave (just east of downtown Wheaton), ☏ +1 630-752-5000. Sometimes referred to as "The Harvard of Evangelical schools", Wheaton College is known for being an interdenominational destination school for devout Christian students seeking an elite liberal arts education. (updated Nov 2021) 2 Billy Graham Center, on Wheaton's campus. Named for the college's most famous alumnus, which contains a museum dedicated to both the history of American evangelism and the international ministry of Billy Graham. It features conceptual exhibits intended to convey Christian ideas. 3 Cosley Zoo, 1356 N Gary Ave, ☏ +1 630-665-5534, [email protected]. An AZA-accredited zoo founded in 1974, housing over 200 animals that represent over 70 species. (updated Nov 2021) 4 DuPage County Historical Museum, 102 E Wesley St, ☏ +1 630-510-4941, [email protected].. Tu-F 10:30AM-4PM, Sa noon-4PM. Free, suggested donation $5 adults, $2 children and seniors. (updated Nov 2021)

The 135-acre (55 ha) Lincoln Marsh Natural Area has over 300 species of prairie and wetland plants and animals, and a regionally acclaimed ropes course. 1 Cantigny Park. The park has two museums, one relating to the Chicago Tribune, and the other devoted to the First Division of the United States Army, as Robert McCormick was a colonel in the First Division during World War I. 2 Cantigny Golf Club, 27w270 Mack Road, ☏ +1 630-668-8463. A public 27-hole golf course. The Danada Forest Preserve and Equestrian Center is located on the site of the former estate of Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice, after whom Danada is named. In the 1940s, the Rices added a barn to the estate to house horses. In 1965, their horse Lucky Debonair won the Kentucky Derby. The Danada Farm estate was acquired by the county in 1980 and 1981. The Illinois Prairie Path. A network of 61 miles (98 km) of bicycle trails that runs throughout Wheaton. DuPage County Fair in late July at the DuPage County Fairgrounds. 3 Grand Theater, 123 N Hale St. An historic theater built in 1925, with a lighted dome ceiling dotted with stars. It is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Wheaton can be reached via 2 Interstate highways: I-355 (Veterans Memorial Tollway) at North Ave, Roosevelt Rd, or Butterfield Rd I-88 (Regan Memorial Tollway) at Naperville Rd/Freedom Dr or Winfield Rd just west of the city Two Illinois State Routes run east–west through Wheaton: Illinois Route 38, also known as Roosevelt Road, runs through the center of Wheaton. Illinois Route 56, also known as Butterfield Road, runs through southern Wheaton. Illinois Route 64, also known as North Ave, is an east–west route that runs just north of Wheaton city limits. Access to North Ave from Wheaton can be from County Farm Rd, Gary Ave, or Main St (turns into Schmale Rd at Geneva Rd). Wheaton is home to 2 Metra stations on the Union Pacific West Line. 1 Wheaton Station. (updated Apr 2026) 2 College Avenue Station. (updated Apr 2026)