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.

When to visit Burbank

Burbank in December
Estimated hotel price
$134
1 night at 3-star hotel
Burbank in December
Estimated hotel price
$134
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 centre. The shortest flight to Burbank from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Burbank. The train journey from Burbank to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Champaign, expect to pay about $16 for a 2h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Burbank is to pick up a car hire from Chicago, which is about 20 km from Burbank. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Fox, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burbank, including Amtrak, Bus and Greyhound. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Burbank takes 129 km and will cost you around $62. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about $62 for a journey of 153 km.

Plane

When flying to Burbank, you’ll arrive at Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), which is located 7 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Burbank from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Burbank. The train journey from Burbank to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Champaign, expect to pay about $16 for a 2h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Burbank is to pick up a car hire from Chicago, which is about 20 km from Burbank. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Fox, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burbank, including Amtrak, Bus and Greyhound. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Burbank takes 129 km and will cost you around $62. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about $62 for a journey of 153 km.

Airports near Burbank

Airlines serving Burbank

Lufthansa
Good (4,663 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,546 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,620 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,121 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,467 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,866 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,661 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,605 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,540 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (774 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,351 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (481 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,328 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (965 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

Hiring a car in Burbank

Expect to pay $1.70 per litre in Burbank (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.39 and $27.19. The most frequently booked car type in Burbank is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special SUV or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.70 per litre in Burbank (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.39 and $27.19. The most frequently booked car type in Burbank is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special SUV or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.