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
$133
1 night at 3-star hotel
Burbank in December
Estimated hotel price
$133
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 21h 28m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Burbank. The train journey from Burbank to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $42 for a 2h 05m 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 Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burbank, including Amtrak, Greyhound and Tornado Bus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Burbank takes 129 km and will cost you around $62. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $143 for a journey of 338 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 21h 28m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Burbank. The train journey from Burbank to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $42 for a 2h 05m 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 Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burbank, including Amtrak, Greyhound and Tornado Bus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Burbank takes 129 km and will cost you around $62. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $143 for a journey of 338 km.

Airports near Burbank

Airlines serving Burbank

Lufthansa
Good (4,686 reviews)
KLM
Good (837 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,657 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,564 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,104 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,411 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,994 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,027 reviews)
Finnair
Good (850 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (841 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,788 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,569 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,559 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,368 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (735 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (777 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (490 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,323 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (955 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 $1.64 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 $19.64 and $26.18. 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 Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.64 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 $19.64 and $26.18. 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 Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.