Burlington is part of the Minot Micropolitan Statistical Area.
The railroads remain there today, and they are becoming more important to the local Oil industry and Gravel industry, though Great Northern is now part of the BNSF Railway and the Soo Line is run by the Canadian Pacific Railway.
There are 3 private airstrips and landing strips within a 3 mile radius of Burlington. One, Pietschtree airstrip, is located directly next to Burlington to the north. Otherwise, major aerial transportation is through Minot International Airport.