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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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 13m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Burbank, followed by Train. The train journey from Burbank to Milwaukee takes 1h 29m and costs around $21 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 American Airlines, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Kalamazoo, the bus ride to Burbank takes 282 km and will cost you around $33. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $106 for a journey of 370 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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 13m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Burbank, followed by Train. The train journey from Burbank to Milwaukee takes 1h 29m and costs around $21 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 American Airlines, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Kalamazoo, the bus ride to Burbank takes 282 km and will cost you around $33. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $106 for a journey of 370 km.

Airports near Burbank

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Burbank

KLM
Good (1,499 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,889 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,409 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,304 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,180 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,572 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,595 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,750 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,930 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,387 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,938 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,244 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,510 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,509 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,907 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,175 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,988 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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Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Midway Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 206 reviews)
$168+
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Hyatt Place Chicago Midway Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1264 reviews)
$151+
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Marriott Hotel Chicago Midway
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 558 reviews)
$170+
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Best Western Inn & Suites - Midway Airport
2 stars
Good (7.7, 774 reviews)
$115+
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Hilton Garden Inn Chicago/Midway Airport
3 stars
Good (7.7, 395 reviews)
$152+
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Sleep Inn Midway Airport
2 stars
Good (7.4, 1647 reviews)
$92+
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Renting a car in Burbank

Renting a car in Burbank costs $42 per day, on average, or $125 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 41% cheaper than airport locations in Burbank.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47.

Renting a car in Burbank costs $42 per day, on average, or $125 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 41% cheaper than airport locations in Burbank.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47.

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