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What to do
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 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. Airlines that fly from the United States to Burbank include Southwest, Frontier and Volaris. The shortest domestic flight to Burbank departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 14m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Burbank, followed by Train. The train journey from Burbank to Grand Rapids takes 4h 08m and costs around $33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from St. Louis, expect to pay about $27 for a 4h 55m 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 Ace, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burbank, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Lafayette, the bus ride to Burbank takes 120 miles and will cost you around $67. From Monona, the ticket costs about $86 for a journey of 215 miles.

Plane

When flying to Burbank, you’ll arrive at Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), which is located 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Burbank include Southwest, Frontier and Volaris. The shortest domestic flight to Burbank departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 14m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Burbank, followed by Train. The train journey from Burbank to Grand Rapids takes 4h 08m and costs around $33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from St. Louis, expect to pay about $27 for a 4h 55m 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 Ace, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burbank, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Lafayette, the bus ride to Burbank takes 120 miles and will cost you around $67. From Monona, the ticket costs about $86 for a journey of 215 miles.

Airports near Burbank

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Burbank

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,644 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,014 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,602 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,107 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,055 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,102 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,511 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,551 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,617 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,502 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,896 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,491 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,077 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,894 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,034 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,660 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 (8.8, 203 reviews)
$164+
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Hyatt Place Chicago Midway Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1219 reviews)
$129+
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Marriott Hotel Chicago Midway
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 556 reviews)
$141+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago-Midway Airport By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 441 reviews)
$106+
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Best Western Inn & Suites - Midway Airport
2 stars
Good (7.4, 744 reviews)
$92+
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Cindy Lyn Motel
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$83+
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Renting a car in Burbank

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09.

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