TV channels & antenna towers in Schiller Park, Illinois

Schiller Park has 33 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 28 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WTTW, 13 miles to the ESE.

Open Schiller Park in the live finder

33TV transmitters within 70 miles

9networks over the air

13 mito the closest tower

11,806population

Network channels in Schiller Park

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
FOXWFLDFox	32	13 mi	114° ESE	Strong	Chicago, IL
NBCWMAQ-TVNBC	5	13 mi	114° ESE	Strong	Chicago, IL
TLMWSNS-TVTelemundo	44	13 mi	114° ESE	Strong	Chicago, IL
MeTVWWME-CDMeTV	23.1	13 mi	114° ESE	Fair	Chicago, IL
MeTVWCIU-TVMeTV	26.3	13 mi	114° ESE	Strong	Chicago, IL
CWWGN-TVCW	9	13 mi	114° ESE	Strong	Chicago, IL
CBSWBBM-TVCBS	2	13 mi	114° ESE	Good	Chicago, IL
IONWCPX-TVION	38	13 mi	114° ESE	Strong	Chicago, IL
ABCWLS-TVABC	7	13 mi	114° ESE	Strong	Chicago, IL
UNIWGBO-DTUnivision	66	13 mi	107° ESE	Strong	Joliet, IL
IONKPDS-LDION	49.4	13 mi	107° ESE	Weak	Chicago, IL

Over-the-air TV in Schiller Park

With roughly 11,800 residents, Schiller Park is a city in Illinois. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 33 licensed TV transmitters: 15 full-power, 7 Class A and 11 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 28 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 14 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 28 transmitters are within 25 miles, 3 between 25 and 45 miles, and 2 farther out. Ten of the 11 network stations in range are licensed to Chicago, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Chicago's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 7 (WLS-TV), CBS on channel 2 (WBBM-TV), NBC on channel 5 (WMAQ-TV), Fox on channel 32 (WFLD), CW on channel 9 (WGN-TV), ION on channel 38 (WCPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 44 (WSNS-TV), Univision on channel 66 (WGBO-DT) and MeTV on channel 26.3 (WCIU-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (strong signal) and Univision (strong signal). 6 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Schiller Park

Point your antenna ESE, at about 114°. The main network towers for Schiller Park sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Ten network stations, WFLD, WMAQ-TV, WSNS-TV, WWME-CD and WCIU-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 13 miles southeast of Schiller Park (114° ESE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Schiller Park at fair strength or better, 90% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Schiller Park, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Schiller Park

The farthest main network tower for Schiller Park is WBBM-TV (CBS), 13 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

WFLD is only 13 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Other stations near Schiller Park

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WTTWFull power	13 mi	114° ESE	Good	Chicago, IL
WPWR-TVFull power	13 mi	114° ESE	Strong	Gary, IN
WEDE-CDClass A	13 mi	114° ESE	Fair	Arlington Heights, IL
WMEU-CDClass A	13 mi	114° ESE	Fair	Chicago, IL
WJYSFull power	13 mi	114° ESE	Good	Hammond, IN
WXFT-DTFull power	13 mi	114° ESE	Strong	Aurora, IL
WWTO-TVFull power	13 mi	107° ESE	Fair	Naperville, IL
WOCK-CDClass A	13 mi	107° ESE	Fair	Chicago, IL
W31EZ-DLow power	13 mi	107° ESE	Fair	Chicago, IL
WESV-LDLow power	13 mi	107° ESE	Fair	Chicago, IL
WRJK-LDLow power	13 mi	107° ESE	Fair	Arlington Heights, IL
W27EB-DClass A	13 mi	107° ESE	Fair	Sugar Grove, IL
WRME-LDLow power	13 mi	107° ESE	Fair	Chicago, IL
WPVN-CDClass A	13 mi	107° ESE	Fair	Chicago, IL
WLPD-CDClass A	13 mi	107° ESE	Fair	Plano, IL
WCHU-LDLow power	13 mi	110° ESE	Fair	Oakwood Hills, IL
WDCI-LDLow power	14 mi	111° ESE	Fair	Chicago, IL
WAUR-LDLow power	41 mi	241° WSW	Poor	Aurora, IL
WSPY-LDLow power	41 mi	241° WSW	Poor	Earlville, IL
WODN-LDLow power	42 mi	123° ESE	Poor	Portage, IN
WYINFull power	48 mi	150° SSE	Good	Gary, IN
WAAA-LDLow power	53 mi	124° SE	Poor	Valparaiso, IN

How Schiller Park compares with the rest of Illinois

With 28 stations at fair strength or better, Schiller Park ranks 70th of 766 places in Illinois: more than the typical Illinois town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 13 miles away, against a state median of 24 miles.

28% of Illinois's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Melrose Park, 3.9 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Schiller Park: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 114° ESE, the direction of WBBM-TV (CBS), 13 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
Expect around 28 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Schiller Park, IL?

ABC is on channel 7 from WLS-TV, broadcasting from 13 miles ESE of Schiller Park. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Schiller Park, IL?

CBS is on channel 2 from WBBM-TV, broadcasting from 13 miles ESE of Schiller Park. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Schiller Park, IL?

NBC is on channel 5 from WMAQ-TV, broadcasting from 13 miles ESE of Schiller Park. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Schiller Park, IL?

Fox is on channel 32 from WFLD, broadcasting from 13 miles ESE of Schiller Park. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Schiller Park, IL?

CW is on channel 9 from WGN-TV, broadcasting from 13 miles ESE of Schiller Park. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Schiller Park?

33 transmitters within 70 miles of Schiller Park; around 28 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.

Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Schiller Park?

Point your antenna ESE, at about 114°. The main network towers for Schiller Park sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Schiller Park?

Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Schiller Park?

WFLD is only 13 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Schiller Park?

Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.

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