Bowes Bend
in Kane County of Illinois, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
42.011 and -88.415 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 42° 0' 39" and W -88° 24' 53"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 12:12 PM (Monday)
Timezone: America/Chicago
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:31 am and 4:42 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-37.797 and 77.565 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Martin-de-Vivies
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Bowes Bend

Bowes Bend in Kane County (Illinois) is located in United States about 635 mi (or 1,022 km) west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Current time in Bowes Bend is now 12:12 PM (Monday). The local timezone is named America / Chicago with an UTC offset of -6 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Bowes Bend, of which 7 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Chicago O'Hare International Airport in a distance of 26 mi (or 42 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. We encountered 1 points of interest near this location. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Geneva, Sycamore, Woodstock, Wheaton and Yorkville. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 19°C / 66 °F

Morning Temperature 17°C / 62 °F
Evening Temperature 17°C / 63 °F
Night Temperature 18°C / 64 °F
Chance of rainfall 19%
Air Humidity 80%
Air Pressure 1010 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 14 km/h (9 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Heavy intensity rain

Monday, 4th of November 2024

19°C (65 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, strong breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 5th of November 2024

11°C (51 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Wednesday, 6th of November 2024

14°C (56 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

IL Elgin Country Inn and Suites by Radisson

Address
6,5 mi
2270 POINT BOULEVARD
60123 Elgin
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Candlewood Suites ELGIN NW-CHICAGO

Address
6,2 mi
1780 Capital Street
60124 ELGIN
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Comfort Suites Elgin

Address
6,9 mi
2480 Bushwood Drive
60124 Elgin
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Poets MC

Published: February 11, 2010
Length: 35:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: saltyd68

An archived slide show of my adventures while touring on motorcycles.


Crestwood House

Published: August 23, 2009
Length: 24:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Nan4485

Crestwood House.


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Published: April 13, 2011
Length: 34:53 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: RealEstateBook01

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CSXT 646 East by Pingree Grove, Illinois Near Sunset on 8-22-2013

Published: September 14, 2013
Length: 47:13 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: The Basicbill Channel

As the sun dips behind the trees, an AC60CW leads a mixed freight train to the east on the Canadian Pacific's Chicago subdivision. This may have been an early 470 train. This showed about...


KCS 4783 East - a Southern Belle by Pingree Grove on 11-9-2014

Published: November 18, 2014
Length: 49:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: The Basicbill Channel

A Kansas City Southern ES44AC "Southern Belle" rolls around a curve before clacking over a switch on the Canadian Pacific Chicago subdivision. Thanks to the Engineer for the early extra horn...


DM&E 6050 East, an EMD SD40-3 by Pingree Grove, Illinois on 10-26-2013

Published: October 26, 2013
Length: 30:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: The Basicbill Channel

An SD40-3 pulls around a curve, then bumps over a switch trailed by two Norfolk Southern engines and the 472 train. Hot off the camera is today's Canadian Pacific 472 train. I've not been...


CP 6250 (EMD SD60) West by Pingree Grove on 10-28-2012

Published: October 28, 2012
Length: 19:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: The Basicbill Channel

A sampler of "red" Canadian Pacific engines is up front of the day's "273" train as it runs by Pingree Grove, Illinois. The beginning of its westbound journey on the Chicago subdivision. The...


CP 8630 West, Switching Pingree Grove on 5-25-2013

Published: May 27, 2013
Length: 46:57 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: The Basicbill Channel

A pair of AC44CW engines and crew pull, kick and shove a few waste oil tanks cars at Pingree Grove, Illinois. An ultra-wide view. The switch stand is out of view to the far left. I've edited...


IC&E 6452 West by Pingree Grove, Illinois on 2-24-2013

Published: February 25, 2013
Length: 14:43 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: The Basicbill Channel

It's the Canadian Pacific's 273 train beginning its run on the Chicago subdivision and led by an EMD SD40-2. GoPro bonus video is here: http://youtu.be/NBzwVFgOk6k I had chased the KCS led...


IC&E 6216 East, Ethanol Train, by Pingree Grove on 4-29-2012

Published: April 29, 2012
Length: 41:15 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: The Basicbill Channel

Three Iowa Chicago and Eastern SD40-2 engines haul an ethanol train through Pingree Grove, Illinois. A nice clean blue and gold lashup. Thanks to Jason for the tracking info after the train...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

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Plato Township, Kane County, Illinois

Plato Township is one of sixteen townships in Kane County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 4,018 with 1,311 housing units. It was originally named Homer Township; the name was changed to Plato on July 2, 1850.

Located at 42.0081, -88.3909 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Townships in Kane County, Illinois

Bowes, Illinois

Bowes is an unincorporated town in Plato Township, Kane County, Illinois. Bowes is located at the intersection of Bowes Road and Nestler Road.

Located at 42.0081, -88.3908 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Unincorporated communities in Illinois, Populated places in Kane County, Illinois

Udina, Illinois

Udina is an unincorporated community in Plato Township, Kane County, Illinois. It is located mainly at the intersection of Coombs Road, Illinois Route 20 and Plank Road. The Pingree Grove Fire Department is located here.

Located at 42.0433, -88.3761 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Kane County, Illinois

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