With a population of 28,925, Burbank is a must-see destination in Illinois, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Burbank has to offer.
When flying to Burbank, you’ll arrive at Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Burbank departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 53m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Burbank. The train journey from Burbank to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bloomington, expect to pay about $23 for a 2h 19m trip.
Another option to get to Burbank is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 13 miles from Burbank. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Turo, among others, in Chicago.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burbank, including Amtrak, Greyhound and Tornado Bus. From Indianapolis, the bus ride to Burbank takes 210 miles and will cost you around $88. From Monona, the ticket costs about $43 for a journey of 210 miles.
Renting a car in Burbank costs $49 per day, on average, or $148 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 37% cheaper than airport locations in Burbank.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Burbank (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Burbank is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Ford Explorer or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.