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.
When to visit Schaumburg
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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 10m.
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 Bloomington, expect to pay about $18 for a 2h 19m 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 $76. 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.
Airlines serving Schaumburg
Where to stay in popular areas of Schaumburg
Most booked hotels in Schaumburg
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.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Schaumburg.
Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Schaumburg is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica 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.