Overview
Blue Island is in Chicagoland, located on South Western Avenue between 119th St and 135th Street.
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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.
- MDW Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago — 10 mi away (major hub). Directions
- GYY Gary/Chicago International Airport, Gary — 14 mi away. Directions
Accessible by the Rock Island and Electric Metra lines.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Food for you
Blue Island has a variety of Mexican food. Great pizza at Beggars Pizza (127th & Western).
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Get in
Accessible by the Rock Island and Electric Metra lines.
Go Blue Island–Vermont Street railway station
Do
The biggest attraction for people who make their way out to Blue Island is to railfan. The major railroad junction along Broadway is very popular among the railfanning community, as the location can see upwards of 100 freight trains in a single day.
Buy
Visitors can do some antique shopping around Western & Vermont. Many Hispanic businesses in the area also provide Mexican imports.
Eat
Blue Island has a variety of Mexican food. Great pizza at Beggars Pizza (127th & Western).
Nearby
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City / town · 2 listings · 3 mi away
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