Area guides
Explore the communities Darien serves
DuPage & Will Counties
Naperville
Darien's home base. A walkable downtown along the DuPage River with the Riverwalk, local shops, and restaurants, plus a wide mix of housing from historic homes near downtown to newer subdivisions.
Read guideKane, DuPage, Will & Kendall Counties
Aurora
Illinois' second-largest city, with a riverfront downtown arts district on the Fox River and a broad range of homes, from vintage houses to new construction on the far east side.
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Plainfield
A historic village center along the DuPage River surrounded by subdivisions of mostly newer single-family homes and townhomes.
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Bolingbrook
Centrally located at I-55 and I-355 with a wide range of housing price points, an outdoor shopping promenade, and an active park district.
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Wheaton
The DuPage County seat, with a classic downtown around the train station, tree-lined older streets, and access to the Illinois Prairie Path.
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Downers Grove
A train-town suburb with a lively Main Street downtown, a mix of mid-century and newer homes, and multiple Metra stops.
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Lisle
A compact village between Naperville and Downers Grove with a Metra station downtown, corporate campuses along I-88, and easy access to the Morton Arboretum.
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Oswego
A Fox River village with a revitalized downtown and many newer subdivisions, offering more space for the money compared with closer-in suburbs.
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Chicago
From lakefront high-rises to vintage two-flats and bungalows, Chicago offers dozens of distinct neighborhoods, each with its own housing stock, transit, and amenities.
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Lombard
Known for its lilac heritage, Lombard pairs an established downtown and Metra access with parks, trails, shopping, and varied housing throughout the village.
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Westmont
Westmont offers a compact downtown, BNSF Metra service, nearby expressways, parks, and convenient access to dining and shopping across the western suburbs.
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Oak Lawn
Oak Lawn combines Metra access, an active park district, healthcare and retail amenities, and a broad selection of condos and single-family homes southwest of Chicago.
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