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 14 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Lombard departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lombard. The train journey from Lombard to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $24 for a 1h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lombard is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 31 km from Lombard. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Kyte, 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 129 km and will cost you around $76. From Monona, the ticket costs about $77 for a journey of 282 km.

Plane

When flying to Lombard, you’ll arrive at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which is located 14 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Lombard departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lombard. The train journey from Lombard to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $24 for a 1h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lombard is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 31 km from Lombard. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Kyte, 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 129 km and will cost you around $76. From Monona, the ticket costs about $77 for a journey of 282 km.

Airports near Lombard

Airlines serving Lombard

Lufthansa
Good (4,671 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,498 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,605 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,941 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,127 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,794 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,588 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,609 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,540 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (784 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,353 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (467 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (964 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,325 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, 809 reviews)
$208+
The Westin O'Hare
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 397 reviews)
$209+
Hyatt Regency Ohare Chicago
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 951 reviews)
$146+
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Chicago Lombard
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1274 reviews)
$98+
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Lombard Oak Brook
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 489 reviews)
$151+
The Westin Chicago Lombard
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 472 reviews)
$165+

Renting a car in Lombard

Renting a car in Lombard costs $41 per day, on average, or $123 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 48% cheaper than airport locations in Lombard.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. 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 Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Lombard costs $41 per day, on average, or $123 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 48% cheaper than airport locations in Lombard.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. 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 Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.