Blue Island

Blue Island is in Chicagoland, located on South Western Avenue between 119th St and 135th Street.

Get in
Accessible by the Rock Island and Electric Metra lines.



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).