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 14 km 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 $38 for a 1h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lombard is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 31 km 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 Tornado Bus. 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 14 km 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 $38 for a 1h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lombard is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 31 km 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 Tornado Bus. 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 (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,596 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,962 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,941 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,729 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,587 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,552 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,356 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (766 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (771 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (486 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,326 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, 819 reviews)
$204+
The Westin O'Hare
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 400 reviews)
$204+
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Chicago Lombard
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1274 reviews)
$101+
Hyatt Regency Ohare Chicago
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 962 reviews)
$147+
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Lombard Oak Brook
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 492 reviews)
$131+
The Westin Chicago Lombard
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 463 reviews)
$159+

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.