With a population of 28,925, Burbank 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 Burbank has to offer.
When flying to Burbank, you’ll arrive at Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Burbank departs from Miami and takes around 3h 10m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Burbank. The train journey from Burbank to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $24 for a 1h 54m trip.
Another option to get to Burbank is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 13 miles from Burbank. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burbank, including Amtrak, Bus and Greyhound. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Burbank takes 80 miles and will cost you around $76. From Lafayette, the ticket costs about $43 for a journey of 165 miles.
Renting a car in Burbank costs $74 per day, on average, or $221 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 16% more expensive than at Chicago O'Hare Intl.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Burbank (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. 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 rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.