With a population of 43,165, Lombard is a must-see destination in Illinois, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lombard has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Uncle Julio's - Lombard/ Oakbrook (2360 Fountain Square Drive) and Rock Bottom Brewery Restaurant - Yorktown (94 Yorktown Center) are great picks.
When flying to Lombard, you’ll arrive at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Lombard departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 10m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lombard. The train journey from Lombard to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $24 for a 1h 54m trip.
Another option to get to Lombard is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 20 miles from Lombard. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Kyte, among others, in Chicago.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lombard, including Bus, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Lombard takes 80 miles and will cost you around $76. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 80 miles.
Renting a car in Lombard costs $42 per day, on average, or $127 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 44% cheaper than airport locations in Lombard.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Lombard (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Lombard is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.