Lombard
Links of Interest
Distance to Downtown Chicago
22 Miles
Average Drive Times
33 Minutes to Chicago Loop
31 Minutes to O’Hare Airport
35 Minutes to Midway Airport
The village was named for Josiah P. Lombard, the largest landowner in 1869. Lombard is now known as the “Lilac Village” and in its honor, an internationally famous Lilac Festival is held each spring that attracts thousands of sightseers.
Transportation
Lombard is centrally located to all major highways and expressways including I-355, I-88, Tri-state Tollway (I-294), and the Eisenhower Expressway (I-290).
Schools
The two districts that serve the community both enjoy reputations of academic excellence. District 44 maintains seven elementary schools and one middle school; District 45 has three elementary schools serving the community. Glenbard East in District 87 is in the top 6% of Illinois High Schools, and offers foreign language and computer education enhancements to its academic programs.
Shopping
Lombard is the home of Yorktown Mall, an indoor shopping center with over 100 stores. Local businesses within the village offer a wide variety of goods and services. In addition, Oakbrook Center and Woodfield mall are nearby.
Recreation
The Lombard Park District has over 450 acres of land designed for playgrounds, bike paths, and athletic fields, as well as numerous ponds and lagoons. Lilacia Park is an 8.5 acre horticultural showcase. In its 66th year, the Lombard Park District sponsors many recreational programs that spark interest in both children and adults.
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