Batavia, IL

united states

Batavia sits along the Fox River about 40 miles west of Chicago, connected by Interstate 88 and scenic Route 31. The city blends suburban neighborhoods with rural farmland, offering easy access to both Chicago and the Fox Valley communities. Most visitors arrive via I-88 or take Route 25 along the river. Batavia is home to Fermilab, where scientists study subatomic particles using a four-mile underground accelerator ring.