Overview
Bartlett is a village of 41,000 people (2020) in Chicagoland's Fox River Valley.
3 sights
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Best things about Bartlett
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Chicago
A large 22,442-square-foot (2,085 m²) temple, or mandir, operated by the BAPS organization, a sect of Hinduism. Covering 30 acres (120,000 ), it is the largest traditional Hindu mandir, of stone and marble, to be constru…
Bartlett Depot Museum
It is housed in Bartlett's original railroad station, built in 1873.
Arts in Bartlett
Bartlett's arts council presents the village's juried fine arts fair each year on the last weekend in June.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 85°F; winter lows dip to about 20°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: May and Jun. (climate data from nearby Chicago)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago — 14 mi away (major hub). Directions
- MDW Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago — 27 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Chicago, Bartlett Depot Museum
- Afternoon Arts in Bartlett
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
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Understand
In its earliest times, the area was a hunting and camping ground for the Cherokee, Miami, Potawatomi, and Ottawa Indians.
After Europeans settled in the area to raise farm animals, Bartlett became one of the premiere pig towns.
See
See BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Chicago
A large 22,442-square-foot (2,085 m²) temple, or mandir, operated by the BAPS organization, a sect of Hinduism. Covering 30 acres (120,000 ), it is the largest traditional Hindu mandir, of stone and marble, to be constructed in the United States. The mandir took 16 months to build and was constructed with Turkish limestone, Italian marble, and Indian makrana marble. The adjoining cultural center, known as the Haveli, contains large rooms with intricately carved walls of stone and wood. It attracts many visitors of all faiths.
See Arts in Bartlett
Bartlett's arts council presents the village's juried fine arts fair each year on the last weekend in June.
By commuter rail
Go Bartlett station
Metra's Milwaukee District West Line provides frequent service from Union Station in downtown Chicago, and Elgin to the northwest. Travel time from Union Station ranges from 51 minutes to 1 hour and 11 minutes, with faster times on peak trains.
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