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Darien

Illinois, United States · North America

About Darien

Darien sits on the route: 5 minutes from Willowbrook, 32km from Route 66 - Chicago Start.

Darien is a town located in Illinois, United States. With a population of 22,256, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Darien sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Chicago time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Darien to your route.

About Darien

Downers Grove Township is one of nine townships in DuPage County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 149,921, and it contained 61,933 housing units. It is among the largest townships in DuPage County by both area and population.

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Where is Darien located?

Darien is located in Illinois, United States, North America. The coordinates are 41.7520 latitude, -87.9740 longitude.

What is the population of Darien?

Darien has a population of approximately 22,256 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
22,256
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Illinois
Timezone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.7520, -87.9740

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Worth the detour from Darien

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Willis Tower (Sears Tower)

Iconic 110-storey Chicago skyscraper with a glass-floored Skydeck, once the tallest building in the world.

31 km · about 35 min drive

cafe

Lou Mitchell's

Serving double-yolk eggs and free Milk Duds since 1923, this Chicago diner beside the start of Route 66 is the traditional first breakfast of the Mother Road journey.

31 km · about 35 min drive

historic highway

Route 66 - Chicago Start

The 'Begin Route 66' sign on Adams Street at Michigan Avenue marks the start of the 2,448-mile Mother Road to Santa Monica: the classic photo stop before heading west.

32 km · about 35 min drive

museum

Art Institute of Chicago

One of the oldest and largest art museums in the US, renowned for its Impressionist collection and Grant Wood's American Gothic.

32 km · about 35 min drive

museum

Field Museum of Natural History

Home to Sue, the largest and most complete T. rex ever found, along with extensive anthropological and geological collections.

32 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Shedd Aquarium

Iconic Chicago aquarium on the Lake Michigan waterfront housing over 32,000 animals from around the world.

32 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Darien

  • 32 kmRoute 66 - Chicago StartThe 'Begin Route 66' sign on Adams Street at Michigan Avenue marks the start of the 2,448-mile Mother Road to Santa Monica: the classic photo stop before heading west.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Darien.

Willowbrook

🇺🇸 United States

4 km awayPop. 8,613

Burr Ridge

🇺🇸 United States

5 km awayPop. 10,818

Westmont

🇺🇸 United States

5 km awayPop. 24,941

Clarendon Hills

🇺🇸 United States

5 km awayPop. 8,676

Hinsdale

🇺🇸 United States

6 km awayPop. 17,628

Indian Head Park

🇺🇸 United States

6 km awayPop. 3,824

Woodridge

🇺🇸 United States

6 km awayPop. 33,370

Downers Grove

🇺🇸 United States

7 km awayPop. 49,732

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