There are 6 ways to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BUR - MDW
4h 31m$138–558Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane LAX - MDW
6h 51m$136–677Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
45h 18m$702–1,502Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
2d 1h$338–646Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAX - ORD
7h 7m$136–407Drive 2,018.1 mi
- Drive from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Chicagocar 2,018.1 mi
31h 42m$369–532
Burbank Airport (BUR) to Chicago by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Chicago is to fly which costs $130 - $410 and takes 7h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $130 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Empire / Burbank Airport Transit Center and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.
No, there is no direct train from Burbank Airport (BUR) station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from North Hollywood Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 18m.
The distance between Burbank Airport (BUR) and Chicago is 1758 miles. The road distance is 2029.8 miles.
The best way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 45h 18m and costs $700 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Chicago, including transfers.
Burbank Airport (BUR) to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Burbank Airport (BUR) to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $700 - $1,500 and takes 45h 18m, you could also bus, which costs $330 - $650 and takes 2 days 1h.
What companies run services between Burbank Airport (BUR), USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $700–1,500 and the journey takes 43h 23m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–450
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–450
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $700–1,500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–550
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Burbank Airport (BUR) to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Chicago is 2h ahead of Burbank Airport (BUR). It is currently 6:35 AM in Burbank Airport (BUR) and 8:35 AM in Chicago.
Burbank Airport (BUR) to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burbank Airport (BUR) to Chicago is 2030 miles. It takes approximately 31h 42m to drive from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Chicago.
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