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Burbank, Illinois
Burbank is a city of 28,739 people in Cook County, Illinois, founded in 1970.
Why visit Burbank
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 31 parks and trails, 136 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC Ford City 14, Saint Xavier University, Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture and Knoll Spring Site.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 20°F, and about 39 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Burbank
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Burbank
Burbank is a city in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 29,439 at the 2020 census. It borders the southwest edge of the city of Chicago; the Chicago city limit – specifically that of the Ashburn neighborhood – is in common with Burbank's eastern city limit. Burbank shares a boundary with Oak Lawn to its south, Bridgeview to its west, and Bedford Park to its north; the city of Hometown is also adjacent to Burbank's southeast corner.
From the Wikipedia article Burbank, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Saint Xavier University
School · 3.7 mi
Private Roman Catholic university in Chicago, Illinois, US
Museums and landmarks5
Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture
Museum · 3.2 mi
Ethnic museum in S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, Illinois
Knoll Spring Site
Monument and historic site · 3.6 mi
Archaeological site in Illinois, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds31
Marquette Park
Park · 3.8 mi
Public park in Chicago, Illinois, United States
19 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes136
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 2.1 mi
9640 South Ridgeland Avenue, Chicago Ridge
Mo-Sa 09:00-19:00; Su 10:30-18:00
Crab King Cajun Boil & Bar
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.5 mi
8708 South Cicero Avenue, Oak Lawn
Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 1.6 mi
7601 South Cicero Avenue, Chicago
Mo-Th,Su 07:00-18:00; Fr,Sa 07:00-19:00
Mama Luigi's Restaurant
Restaurant · Italian · 1.8 mi
7500 Harlem Avenue, Bridgeview
Mo-Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 16:00-01:00; Su 12:00-22:00
Al Bawadi Grill
Restaurant · Middle Eastern · 1.8 mi
7216 West 87th Street, Bridgeview
Su-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00
124 more on the map.
History
In 1850, the area which would become the city of Burbank, then largely uninhabited and agrarian, became part of Lyons Township. Over the next hundred years the area remained largely undeveloped, though several times large plans were laid out for the area, never to come to fruition. In the late 19th century, a railroad investor named A. B. Stickney planned a large railroad transfer center which included what became the northern part of Burbank, but his ideas were never realized due to an economic depression in 1893.
In the 1920s, the area became an attractive site for real-estate developers who bought up farmland and built subdivisions. However, ongoing drainage problems, practically nonexistent water and sewage systems and the Great Depression kept Burbank largely unbuilt and empty until the 1950s.
In 1952, the area became part of Stickney Township. Though still unincorporated, this led to massive development in the area, and by 1960 the population of the area had reached 20,720, nearly triple the population of a decade earlier. The area was incorporated into a city in 1970, partly to resist annexation by the City of Chicago. The city was named after Luther Burbank Elementary School, an institution which had served the area since the 1930s. The area's population peaked in 1976 at 29,448.
From the History section of Burbank, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay8
Best Western Inn & Suites - Midway Airport
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
8220 South Cicero Avenue, Burbank
Extended Stay America - Chicago Midway
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
7524 State Road, Bedford Park
Holiday Inn LXG Midway Airport
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
7353 South Cicero Avenue, Chicago
Churches and places of worship30
Golgotha Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.6 mi
8600 South Kilpatrick Avenue, Chicago
Saint Bede the Venerable Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.9 mi
4400 West 83rd Street
Hometown Christian Church Disciplines of Christ
Church · 2.1 mi
4341-4353 West 87th Street, Chicago
Shopping30
Gas and EV charging26
Schools, colleges and libraries70
Edward J. Tobin Elementary School
School · 0.8 mi
8501 Narragansett Avenue, Burbank
Harry E. Fry Elementary School
School · 0.6 mi
7805 Mobile Avenue, Burbank
Luther Burbank Elementary School
School · 0.6 mi
8235 Linder Avenue, Burbank
Richard Byrd Elementary School
School · 1.2 mi
8259 Lavergne Avenue, Burbank
Healthcare11
Concentra Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.7 mi
8755 Harlem Avenue, Bridgeview
Map of Burbank
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 20°F | 2.3 in | 12.5 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 23°F | 2.1 in | 10.1 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 32°F | 2.7 in | 5.7 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 42°F | 4.2 in | 1.0 in |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 63°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 68°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 67°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 59°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 47°F | 3.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 35°F | 2.7 in | 1.5 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 25°F | 2.3 in | 7.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Chicago Midway Ap 3Sw 72534 (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Cook County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-09-20: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Floodng (Flood)
- 2023-11-20: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2023-08-15: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Bridgeview 2 mi west, about 3 min by car
- Alsip 5 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Berwyn 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Chicago 8 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Blue Island 8 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Burr Ridge 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Bellwood 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Bensenville 17 mi northwest, about 28 min by car
- Bolingbrook 18 mi west, about 29 min by car
- Addison 18 mi northwest, about 29 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- IL 50 at Burbank Station mall - Burbank, IL - November 2025, AlphaBeta135, CC BY 4.0
- Chicago Park, Ronny Baumann, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chicago Water, Ronny Baumann, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 5-Rabbit-Cerveceria-01, Mudwater, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Belt Railway of Chicago Clearing Yard, Tylervigen, CC BY 4.0
- Chicago Rail Yards South of Chicago-Midway International Airport, Bedford Park, Illinois (101319225), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Belt Railway of Chicago BRC 521 (SW9) (10567544646), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Belt Railway of Chicago BRC 523 (SW9) (10567539246), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Belt Railway of Chicago BRC 481 (GP9) (10567527395), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Belt Railway of Chicago BRC 523 & 521 (both SW9) (10567527485), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- 88th St at IL 50 - Hometown, IL - November 2025, AlphaBeta135, CC BY 4.0
- Ford City Mall north entrance - June 2025, AlphaBeta135, CC BY 4.0
- 20081028 16 BRC Clearing, davidwilson1949, CC BY 2.0
- 20081028 13 BRC Clearing, davidwilson1949, CC BY 2.0
- 20081028 17 BRC Clearing, davidwilson1949, CC BY 2.0
- 20081028 24 BRC Clearing, davidwilson1949, CC BY 2.0
- 20081028 19 BRC Clearing, davidwilson1949, CC BY 2.0
- 20081028 18 BRC Clearing, davidwilson1949, CC BY 2.0
- Chicago, Illinois at Night Department from Midway International Airport (11127483223), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Chicago, Illinois at Night Department from Midway International Airport (11127331836), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Chicago, Illinois at Night Department from Midway International Airport (11127481083), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ford City Mall entrance 3 - Chicago, IL - June 2026, AlphaBeta135, CC BY 4.0
- Oak Lawn, Illinois (14230831943), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- IL Medical Carrier License Plate, Tholle33, CC0
- Chicago, Illinois at Dusk on Approach to Chicago-Midway Airport (7993005301), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Chicago, Illinois in the Distance on Approach to Chicago-Midway (2) (7238218728), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Chicago in the Distance on Approach to Chicago-Midway (2) as Seen from Near Oak Lawn, Illinois (7238219718), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- West 95th Street, Oak Lawn, Illinois (7993005951), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Toyota Park 2010-06-05 19.54.51 (4700231571), Douglas Whitfield from Cincinnati, OH, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Bridgeview Stadium, Chicago, Illinois (101320680), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Bridgeview Stadium, Chicago, Illinois (101320814), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 95th Street, Oak Lawn, Crosbiesmith, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chicago in the Distance on Approach to Chicago-Midway Airport (7238220646), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ford City Mall entrance 2 - Chicago, IL - June 2026, AlphaBeta135, CC BY 4.0
- 20081028 06 BRC Clearing, davidwilson1949, CC BY 2.0
- 20081028 09 BRC Clearing, davidwilson1949, CC BY 2.0
- 20050305 37 BRC Clearing (9556928961) (2), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 20081028 30 BRC Clearing, davidwilson1949, CC BY 2.0
- Chicago Ridge Mall, Chicago Ridge, Illinois (14208227112), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Oak Lawn, Illinois, Village of Oak Lawn, CC BY 2.0
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