There are 6 ways to get from Burbank to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 26m$134–574Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAX - ORD
6h 30m$105–378Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
44h 47m$197–489Bus
- 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 N2521 / ...
2d$162–399Drive 2,014.6 mi
- Drive from Burbank to Chicagocar 2,014.6 mi
31h 37m$368–532Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane LAX - MDW
6h 32m$130–528
Burbank to Chicago by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burbank to Chicago is to bus which costs $160 - $400 and takes 2 days 0h.
The fastest way to get from Burbank to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $130 - $600.
No, there is no direct train from Burbank to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Burbank - Downtown and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 47m.
The distance between Burbank and Chicago is 1758 miles. The road distance is 2026.4 miles.
The best way to get from Burbank to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 44h 47m and costs $190 - $490.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Burbank to Chicago, including transfers.
Burbank to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Burbank to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $490 and takes 44h 47m, you could also bus, which costs $160 - $400 and takes 2 days 0h.
Chicago is 2h ahead of Burbank. It is currently 1:37 AM in Burbank and 3:37 AM in Chicago.
Burbank to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $190–480 and the journey takes 43h 23m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Albuquerque
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–330
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–330
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–350
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–330
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $190–480
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–330
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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