There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Burbank by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane MDW - BUR
5h 54m$172–805Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane ORD - LAX
7h 58m$136–387Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief / ...
44h 34m$549–1,293Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1210
2d$344–550Drive 2,015.4 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Burbankcar 2,015.4 mi
31h 36m$368–532Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MDW - LAX
7h 40m$156–627Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane ORD - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain
9h 44m$150–584
Chicago to Burbank by train and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Burbank is to fly which costs $130 - $390 and takes 7h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Burbank is to fly which takes 5h 54m and costs $170 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Burbank station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Burbank. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Burbank - Downtown via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 34m.
The distance between Chicago and Burbank is 1758 miles. The road distance is 2027.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Burbank without a car is to train which takes 44h 34m and costs $550 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Chicago to Burbank, including transfers.
Chicago to Burbank bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Burbank train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Burbank is to fly which takes 5h 54m and costs $170 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,300 and takes 44h 34m, you could also bus, which costs $340 - $550 and takes 2 days 0h.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $500–1,300 and the journey takes 43h 32m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Burbank bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Burbank is 2h behind Chicago. It is currently 6:51 PM in Chicago and 4:51 PM in Burbank.
Chicago to Burbank train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Burbank is 2027 miles. It takes approximately 31h 36m to drive from Chicago to Burbank.
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