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
$137
1 night at 3-star hotel
Burbank in December
Estimated hotel price
$137
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 $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $40 for a 1h 54m 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 Hertz, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burbank, including Bus, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Burbank takes 129 km and will cost you around $126. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about $63 for a journey of 129 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 $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $40 for a 1h 54m 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 Hertz, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burbank, including Bus, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Burbank takes 129 km and will cost you around $126. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about $63 for a journey of 129 km.

Airports near Burbank

Airlines serving Burbank

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,605 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,805 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,596 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,609 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,543 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (783 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,354 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (774 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (469 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (964 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,326 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 $1.74 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 $20.78 and $27.70. 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 $1.74 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 $20.78 and $27.70. 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.