Jack In The Box Is Back In Tinley Park, New Restaurant Now Open

TINLEY PARK, IL — It's back!

The much-anticipated Jack In The Box on 179th Street in Tinley Park is up and running, highlighting the chain's growing presence amid its return to the Chicago area.

The Tinley Park location, 9550 179th St., opened Aug. 22, to the expected long lines—and a lot of hype. It's one of 10 locations—eight suburban and two in Chicago—opening in Illinois. Two other suburban locations have already opened, including Joliet and Lake In The Hills.

The iconic California-based fast food brings its menu that features customer favorites like burgers, tacos, chicken sandwiches, milkshakes, breakfast and late-night snacking options. The new locations will offer dine-in, drive-thru, and mobile ordering options and will be open 24 hours per day.

It's been 40 years since the chain last operated in Chicago and Illinois; they hope to open 125 stores in the Chicago market.

"This strategic expansion into Chicago allows us to not only satisfy long-standing customer demand for our brand, but also to become a key member in the region’s thriving restaurant scene," said Darin Harris, former CEO. "We’re excited to bring our unique menu where customers can order any item at any time—day or night and we’re confident Jack in the Box will quickly become a favorite local destination."

The chain currently has 2,160 restaurants across 22 states, according to its website. Other suburban locations include New Lenox, Joliet, Naperville, Plainfield, Carol Stream, Lake in the Hills, and Countryside. Two additional franchisees are also set to expand into Chicago, the company said.