Lombard travel guide

Lombard Tourism | Lombard Guide

You're Going to Love Lombard

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.

Where to Eat in Lombard

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 to visit Lombard

Lombard in February
Estimated hotel price
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lombard in February
Estimated hotel price
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Lombard

Plane

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.

Train

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.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

Plane

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.

Train

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.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

Airports near Lombard

Airlines serving Lombard

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,605 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,805 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,596 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,609 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,543 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (783 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,354 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (774 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (469 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (964 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,326 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lombard

Most booked hotels in Lombard

Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 809 reviews)
$209+
The Westin O'Hare
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 397 reviews)
$207+
Hyatt Regency Ohare Chicago
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 951 reviews)
$146+
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Chicago Lombard
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1274 reviews)
$98+
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Lombard Oak Brook
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 489 reviews)
$151+
The Westin Chicago Lombard
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 472 reviews)
$165+

Renting a car in Lombard

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.

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.