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Where to stay
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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 February
Estimated hotel price
$81
1 night at 3-star hotel
Burbank in February
Estimated hotel price
$81
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 Knoxville and takes around 1h 32m.

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 $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Champaign, expect to pay about $27 for a 3h 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 Turo and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burbank, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Burbank takes 85 miles and will cost you around $45. From Grand Rapids, the ticket costs about $66 for a journey of 205 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 Knoxville and takes around 1h 32m.

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 $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Champaign, expect to pay about $27 for a 3h 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 Turo and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burbank, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Burbank takes 85 miles and will cost you around $45. From Grand Rapids, the ticket costs about $66 for a journey of 205 miles.

Airports near Burbank

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Burbank

Lufthansa
Good (7,199 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,107 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,952 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,847 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,419 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,694 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,369 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,910 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,154 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,271 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,057 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,374 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (899 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,807 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,105 reviews)
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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, 1160 reviews)
$192+
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Chicago Marriott Midway
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 546 reviews)
$169+
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Hampton Inn Chicago-Midway Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 800 reviews)
$160+
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Hilton Chicago/Oak Lawn
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1139 reviews)
$124+
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Sleep Inn Midway Airport
2 stars
Good (7.3, 1540 reviews)
$109+
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Best Western Inn & Suites - Midway Airport
2 stars
Good (7.1, 700 reviews)
$141+
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Renting a car in Burbank

Renting a car in Burbank costs $46 per day, on average, or $138 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 47% cheaper than airport locations in Burbank.

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33. The most frequently booked car type in Burbank is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Burbank costs $46 per day, on average, or $138 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 47% cheaper than airport locations in Burbank.

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33. The most frequently booked car type in Burbank is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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