Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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.

When to visit Burbank

Burbank in December
Estimated hotel price
$159
1 night at 3-star hotel
Burbank in December
Estimated hotel price
$159
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 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Burbank, followed by Train. The train journey from Burbank to Champaign takes 2h 37m and costs around $26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from East Lansing, expect to pay about $73 for a 3h 51m 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 Thrifty and Alamo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burbank, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Indianapolis, the bus ride to Burbank takes 330 km and will cost you around $55. From Monona, the ticket costs about $73 for a journey of 362 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 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Burbank, followed by Train. The train journey from Burbank to Champaign takes 2h 37m and costs around $26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from East Lansing, expect to pay about $73 for a 3h 51m 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 Thrifty and Alamo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burbank, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Indianapolis, the bus ride to Burbank takes 330 km and will cost you around $55. From Monona, the ticket costs about $73 for a journey of 362 km.

Airports near Burbank

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Burbank

Lufthansa
Good (7,947 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,911 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,330 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,455 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,195 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,648 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,760 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,562 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,965 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,391 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,954 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,282 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,528 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,514 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,911 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,188 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,980 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 $2.02 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 $24.14 and $32.19.

Expect to pay $2.02 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 $24.14 and $32.19.