Schaumburg travel guide

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You're Going to Love Schaumburg

With a population of 74,227, Schaumburg is a must-see destination in Illinois, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Schaumburg deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Schaumburg

If you’re looking for affordable options, Maggiano's - Schaumburg (1901 East Woodfield Rd.) and Uncle Julio's - Schaumburg (5 Woodfield Mall, # F313) are great picks.

Most popular restaurants in Schaumburg

American
Wonderful (847 reviews)
American
Wonderful (613 reviews)
Seafood
Wonderful (525 reviews)
American
Wonderful (319 reviews)
Japanese
Very good (246 reviews)
Chinese
Wonderful (238 reviews)
American
Wonderful (847 reviews)
American
Wonderful (613 reviews)
Seafood
Wonderful (525 reviews)
American
Wonderful (319 reviews)
Japanese
Very good (246 reviews)
Chinese
Wonderful (238 reviews)

When to visit Schaumburg

Schaumburg in January
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Schaumburg in January
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Schaumburg

Plane

When flying to Schaumburg, you’ll arrive at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which is located 16 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Schaumburg departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 04m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Schaumburg. The train journey from Schaumburg 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 $29 for a 1h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Schaumburg is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 42 km from Schaumburg. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Kyte, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Schaumburg, including Bus, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Schaumburg takes 129 km and will cost you around $38. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 129 km. Schaumburg’s bus station is located 4 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Schaumburg, you’ll arrive at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which is located 16 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Schaumburg departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 04m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Schaumburg. The train journey from Schaumburg 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 $29 for a 1h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Schaumburg is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 42 km from Schaumburg. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Kyte, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Schaumburg, including Bus, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Schaumburg takes 129 km and will cost you around $38. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 129 km. Schaumburg’s bus station is located 4 km from the city center.

Airports near Schaumburg

Airlines serving Schaumburg

Lufthansa
Good (4,604 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,591 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,921 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,709 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,502 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,610 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,534 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (775 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,348 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (774 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (460 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,331 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (959 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Schaumburg

Most booked hotels in Schaumburg

Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 812 reviews)
$206+
The Westin O'Hare
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 397 reviews)
$216+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Schaumburg, IL
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 483 reviews)
$121+
Hyatt Place Chicago Schaumburg
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 833 reviews)
$118+
Hyatt Regency Ohare Chicago
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 952 reviews)
$146+
Hyatt Place Chicago/O'Hare Airport
3 stars
Good (7.9, 2249 reviews)
$135+

Renting a car in Schaumburg

Renting a car in Schaumburg costs $62 per day, on average, or $123 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Schaumburg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Schaumburg is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Schaumburg costs $62 per day, on average, or $123 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Schaumburg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Schaumburg is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.