Community Guide · Cook County, Illinois
A connected inner-ring village at Midway's doorstep.
Character & Vibe
This guide covers what it is like to live in Burbank, Illinois, a compact Cook County village tucked against the southwest edge of Chicago Midway Airport. You will find local schools, commuting options, dining, shopping, parks and recreation, plus what buyers tend to appreciate about the community.
Burbank is a purely residential village bordered on three sides by the city of Chicago, with Midway Airport just beyond its northern edge. Post-war brick ranches and Cape Cods line quiet, tree-shaded streets, and daily life centers on Burbank School District 111 and Reavis Township High School. Incorporated as a village in 1970, it pairs a settled, neighborly character with one of the most connected locations in the southwest suburbs: minutes from Midway, the CTA Orange Line, I-55 and I-294.
Burbank was incorporated as a village in 1970.
Commute & Trains
Burbank's location is its calling card: Midway Airport and the CTA Orange Line are minutes away, and I-55 and I-294 are both close by. For Metra, the SouthWest Service stops at nearby Chicago Ridge and Oak Lawn Patriot stations, with weekday rides to Chicago Union Station of roughly 33 to 42 minutes. Pace buses connect the village to the Orange Line at Midway for all-day access to the Loop.
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Schools
Districts and schools serving Burbank families
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Public elementary and middle school district serving Burbank students.
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Public middle school in Burbank serving grades 6 through 8.
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Public high school in Burbank, part of Reavis Township High School District 220.
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Local places to eat in and around Burbank
Shopping
Retail options serving Burbank
Parks & Recreation
Green space, trails and outdoor life near Burbank
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District managing 12 parks and indoor and aquatic facilities in Burbank.
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Public park at 83rd Street and Nashville with playgrounds, courts, a walking path and a butterfly garden.
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Public park at 83rd Street and Laramie with playground, picnic areas and tennis courts.
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Seasonal outdoor aquatic facility at 6100 W 85th Street in Burbank.
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Burbank appeals to buyers who want city convenience without city taxes: a short drive to Midway, an easy Orange Line ride downtown and a quiet, established residential setting served by Burbank School District 111 and Reavis High School. The housing stock is mostly well-kept brick ranches and Cape Cods, and the village's position tends to hold value steadily over time.
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