Blue Island is approximately 16 miles south of the Chicago Loop and set on the southern edge of an ancient glacial ridge. In 1834, the Chicago Democrat observed “the ridge, when viewed from a distance, appears standing in an azure mist of vapor, hence the appellation, Blue Island.”

 Settled in 1835, Germans were the first of the many waves of immigrants to leave their mark on one of the oldest and most ethnically diverse communities in Cook County. With its tree-lined streets and historic architecture, Blue Island has an air of permanence that accompanies its casual, small-town appeal.

Blue Island is a hub for Metra Trains and is home to 6 stations on the Rock Island District and Electric Lines. There are numerous (about 102!) trains heading to and from Blue Island and Downtown Chicago’s Loop daily and usually arrive within 30-45 minutes.

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