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Chicago and its suburbs

Fermilab is located in Batavia, IL, a suburb of Chicago, located ~35 miles west of downtown Chicago. It can be difficult to get around the suburbs without your own transportation, but if you get a chance to check out the area, here are some websites for neighboring cities.

City Proximity to Fermilab Website
Aurora 6 miles south City of Aurora
Chicago 35 miles east City of Chicago
Chicago Events
Geneva 3 miles north Visiting Geneva
Naperville 10 miles southeast City of Naperville
Schaumburg 25 miles northeast Schaumburg, Visitors
St. Charles 5 miles north City of St. Charles


More information on Chicago and the nearby suburbs can be found in the Graduate Student Association's Guide to Life at Fermilab.

Before your visit, check the local weather forecast for Batavia.

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