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.

When to visit Lombard

Lombard in February
Estimated hotel price
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lombard in February
Estimated hotel price
$104
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 9 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Lombard departs from Charlotte and takes around 2h.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lombard. The train journey from Lombard to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 05m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lombard is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 20 miles from Lombard. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lombard, including Bus, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Lombard takes 80 miles and will cost you around $76. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 80 miles.

Plane

When flying to Lombard, you’ll arrive at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Lombard departs from Charlotte and takes around 2h.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lombard. The train journey from Lombard to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 05m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lombard is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 20 miles from Lombard. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lombard, including Bus, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Lombard takes 80 miles and will cost you around $76. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airports near Lombard

Airlines serving Lombard

Lufthansa
Good (4,689 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,716 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,595 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,542 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,355 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (766 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (771 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (487 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,323 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (976 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lombard

Most booked hotels in Lombard

Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 818 reviews)
$204+
The Westin O'Hare
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 397 reviews)
$203+
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Chicago Lombard
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1278 reviews)
$100+
Hyatt Regency Ohare Chicago
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 958 reviews)
$147+
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Lombard Oak Brook
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 489 reviews)
$131+
The Westin Chicago Lombard
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 463 reviews)
$157+

Renting a car in Lombard

Renting a car in Lombard costs $58 per day, on average, or $175 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Lombard.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. 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 Intermediate rental cars (Tesla Model 3 or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Lombard costs $58 per day, on average, or $175 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Lombard.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. 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 Intermediate rental cars (Tesla Model 3 or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.