Burbank travel guide

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You're Going to Love Burbank

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 to visit Burbank

Burbank in December
Estimated hotel price
$82
1 night at 3-star hotel
Burbank in December
Estimated hotel price
$82
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Burbank

Plane

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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Burbank, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Burbank to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $24 for a 2h 05m trip.

Car

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Kyte, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burbank, including Bus, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Burbank takes 80 miles and will cost you around $76. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 95 miles.

Plane

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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Burbank, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Burbank to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $24 for a 2h 05m trip.

Car

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Kyte, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burbank, including Bus, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Burbank takes 80 miles and will cost you around $76. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 95 miles.

Airports near Burbank

Airlines serving Burbank

Lufthansa
Good (4,636 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,603 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,934 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,756 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,536 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,603 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,530 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (778 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,350 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (462 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (959 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,325 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Burbank

Most booked hotels in Burbank

Hampton Inn and Suites Bridgeview Chicago
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 468 reviews)
$155+
Hyatt Place Chicago Midway Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 923 reviews)
$174+
Hilton Chicago/Oak Lawn
3 stars
Good (7.6, 644 reviews)
$140+
Super 8 by Wyndham Bridgeview/Chicago Area
2 stars
Good (7.1, 393 reviews)
$73+
Sleep Inn Midway Airport Bedford Park
2 stars
Good (6.8, 1070 reviews)
$107+
Woodspring Suites Chicago Midway
2 stars
Good (6.6, 551 reviews)
$74+

Renting a car in Burbank

Renting a car in Burbank costs $65 per day, on average, or $194 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Chicago O'Hare Intl.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. 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 Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Burbank costs $65 per day, on average, or $194 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Chicago O'Hare Intl.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. 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 Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.