Overview
Burbank is a city in Chicagoland, Illinois.
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Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 85°F; winter lows dip to about 20°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: May and Jun. (climate data from nearby Chicago)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- MDW Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago — 4 mi away (major hub). Directions
- ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago — 17 mi away (major hub). Directions
The closest highway to Burbank is I-294.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
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Understand
Burbank was incorporated in 1970, though the area had been popular with real-estate developers since the 1920s.
Get in
By car
The closest highway to Burbank is I-294.
By plane
Burbank is served by Midway Airport.
Do
- Haunted Trails Family Entertainment Center- A Halloween theme park- 1-(708)-598-8580.
Learn
- Northwestern College Bridgeview Campus- 1-(708)-237-5000
Buy
- Summit Shopping Center- Sizable local shopping center housing a selection of stores, eateries & more.
Eat
- Chuck's Southern Comforts- Casual eatery serving slow-cooked BBQ with Mexican, Cajun & Southern flavors plus global beers. 1-(708)-229-8700.
- Jalisco Restaurant- A local Mexican restaurant- 1-(708)-430-7903.
Sleep
- Best Western- A casual hotel with Wi-Fi, an airport shuttle, and complimentary breakfast. 1-(708)-497-3000.
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