Bolingbrook is located in the northeastern part of Illinois, situated within the glaciated plains characteristic of the Midwest. It sits roughly equidistant from the Des Plaines River to the east and the DuPage River to the west, providing the area with fertile soils and native oak savannas.
The village’s geography is largely defined by its suburban development, interspersed with heavy canopies of mature trees in older neighborhoods and extensive preserved green spaces. The Hidden Lakes Historic Trout Farm and various forest preserves offer glimpses of the region's natural, pre-development wetlands and wooded landscapes.