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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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. 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
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel
Burbank in December
Estimated hotel price
$94
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 7 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Burbank departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Burbank, followed by Train. The train journey from Burbank to Bloomington takes 2h 19m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Champaign, expect to pay about $15 for a 2h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Burbank is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 20 km from Burbank. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burbank, including Amtrak, American Airlines and Greyhound. From Lafayette, the bus ride to Burbank takes 209 km and will cost you around $65. From Kalamazoo, the ticket costs about $53 for a journey of 282 km.

Plane

When flying to Burbank, you’ll arrive at Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), which is located 7 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Burbank departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Burbank, followed by Train. The train journey from Burbank to Bloomington takes 2h 19m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Champaign, expect to pay about $15 for a 2h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Burbank is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 20 km from Burbank. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burbank, including Amtrak, American Airlines and Greyhound. From Lafayette, the bus ride to Burbank takes 209 km and will cost you around $65. From Kalamazoo, the ticket costs about $53 for a journey of 282 km.

Airports near Burbank

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Burbank

Lufthansa
Good (7,992 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,514 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,972 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,446 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,360 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,215 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,587 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,774 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,019 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,354 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,975 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,522 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,952 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,553 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,921 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,208 reviews)
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Where to stay in Burbank

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Extended Stay America Suites - Chicago - Midway and Best Western Inn & Suites - Midway Airport.

Where to stay in popular areas of Burbank

Most booked hotels in Burbank

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Hyatt Place Chicago Midway Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1266 reviews)
$169+
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Marriott Hotel Chicago Midway
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 559 reviews)
$186+
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Best Western Inn & Suites - Midway Airport
2 stars
Good (7.7, 774 reviews)
$126+
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Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Midway Airport
3 stars
Good (7.6, 503 reviews)
$141+
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Sleep Inn Midway Airport
2 stars
Good (7.4, 1650 reviews)
$99+
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Woodspring Suites Chicago Midway
2 stars
Good (6.3, 510 reviews)
$84+
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Renting a car in Burbank

Renting a car in Burbank costs $45 per day, on average, or $134 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.77 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 $57.24 and $76.31.

Renting a car in Burbank costs $45 per day, on average, or $134 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.77 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 $57.24 and $76.31.

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