Lombard travel guide

Lombard Tourism | Lombard Guide

You're Going to Love Lombard

With a population of 43,165, Lombard 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 Lombard has to offer.

Where to Eat in Lombard

If you’re looking for affordable options, Uncle Julio's - Lombard/ Oakbrook (2360 Fountain Square Drive) and Rock Bottom Brewery Restaurant - Yorktown (94 Yorktown Center) are great picks.

When to visit Lombard

Lombard in February
Estimated hotel price
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lombard in February
Estimated hotel price
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Lombard

Plane

When flying to Lombard, you’ll arrive at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Lombard departs from Boston and takes around 2h 33m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lombard. The train journey from Lombard to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Springfield, expect to pay about $24 for a 3h 14m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lombard is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 20 miles from Lombard. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lombard, including Bus, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Lombard takes 80 miles and will cost you around $76. From Monona, the ticket costs about $77 for a journey of 175 miles.

Plane

When flying to Lombard, you’ll arrive at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Lombard departs from Boston and takes around 2h 33m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lombard. The train journey from Lombard to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Springfield, expect to pay about $24 for a 3h 14m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lombard is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 20 miles from Lombard. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lombard, including Bus, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Lombard takes 80 miles and will cost you around $76. From Monona, the ticket costs about $77 for a journey of 175 miles.

Airports near Lombard

Airlines serving Lombard

Lufthansa
Good (4,681 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,608 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,585 reviews)
Air France
Good (978 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,110 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,975 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,981 reviews)
Finnair
Good (857 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,752 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,582 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,548 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,358 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (755 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (486 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,323 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (964 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lombard

Most booked hotels in Lombard

Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 824 reviews)
$207+
The Westin O'Hare
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 401 reviews)
$204+
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Chicago Lombard
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1267 reviews)
$100+
Hyatt Regency Ohare Chicago
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 970 reviews)
$152+
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Lombard Oak Brook
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 494 reviews)
$131+
The Westin Chicago Lombard
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 466 reviews)
$160+

Renting a car in Lombard

Renting a car in Lombard costs $62 per day, on average, or $187 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 8% cheaper than airport locations in Lombard.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Lombard (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 Lombard is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Lombard costs $62 per day, on average, or $187 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 8% cheaper than airport locations in Lombard.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Lombard (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 Lombard is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.