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How to get fromChicago to Burbankby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Burbank by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MDW - BUR
    6h 6m
    $162–755

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    8h 26m
    $102–396

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    44h 27m
    $207–1,530

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    46h 45m
    $161–541

  5. Drive 2,015.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Burbankcar car 2,015.5 mi
    31h 22m
    $368–532

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    8h 6m
    $138–576

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MDW - LGB
    9h 19m
    $162–668

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MDW - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    9h 27m
    $194–820

Chicago to Burbank by train and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration44h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$207Cheapest Price
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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) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $200–1,600 and the journey takes 43h 32m.

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