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

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. For delicious green meals, The Desi Accent (801 E Butterfield Rd) and RA Sushi Bar Restaurant - Lombard, IL (310 Yorktown Center) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Lombard.

When to visit Lombard

Lombard in April
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lombard in April
Estimated hotel price
$112
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. Airlines that fly from the United States to Lombard include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to Lombard departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 38m.

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 $29 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 Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lombard, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Madison, the bus ride to Lombard takes 290 km and will cost you around $74. From Champaign, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 306 km.

Plane

When flying to Lombard, you’ll arrive at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which is located 14 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Lombard include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to Lombard departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 38m.

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 $29 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 Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lombard, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Madison, the bus ride to Lombard takes 290 km and will cost you around $74. From Champaign, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 306 km.

Airports near Lombard

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Lombard

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (7,961 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (851 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,066 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lombard

Most booked hotels in Lombard

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Chicago Marriott Suites O'Hare
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 582 reviews)
$179+
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Fairfield Inn and Suites Chicago Lombard
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 283 reviews)
$99+
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SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Chicago Lombard
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1625 reviews)
$91+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport - Rosemont
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 725 reviews)
$150+
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The Westin Chicago Lombard
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 585 reviews)
$148+
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Hyatt Regency Ohare Chicago
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2311 reviews)
$123+
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Renting a car in Lombard

Renting a car in Lombard costs $49 per day, on average, or $148 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 7% cheaper than airport locations in Lombard.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. 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 Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Lombard costs $49 per day, on average, or $148 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 7% cheaper than airport locations in Lombard.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. 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 Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Lombard

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$38/day

Compact

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$40/day

Intermediate
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