Lombard

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Lombard, IL Area Guide

The entire family will enjoy this city’s wholesome entertainment

Family-Friendly Entertainment Shopping Restaurants Accessible Parks

Lombard, Illinois is a wonderful place to raise a family with its wholesome entertainment and lively atmosphere. Community parks, water parks, shopping malls, amusement centers, and family-friendly restaurants are available in this city. The Paradise Bay Water Park is a state-of-the-art waterpark that offers summertime fun for everyone. Yorktown Center is a popular shopping mall, and there are multiple others throughout town.

For kid-friendly fun, take the whole family to the Enchanted Castle for casual eats, arcade games, go-karts, laser tag, and more. For a more upscale experience, visit Greek Islands for a fresh, natural Greek food in a family-friendly environment. Lombard is only 22 miles from Chicago and around 16 miles from the O’Hare International Airport. Apartments in this area tend to have higher rent, but there’s something for everyone in Lombard.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Lombard, IL is $1,846 for a studio, $1,848 for one bedroom, $2,087 for two bedrooms, and $2,397 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lombard has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,848/month
762 Sq Ft
House
$3,227/month
1,559 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lombard, IL is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

52 / 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Minimal Transit

21 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Bikeable

49 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Glenbard East High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lilacia Park
  • Churchill Woods Forest Preserve
  • Lyman Woods Interpretive Center
  • Willowbrook Forest Preserve
  • Willowbrook Wildlife Center

Transit / Subway

Airports

  • Chicago O'Hare International
  • Chicago Midway International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.