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How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Schaumburg has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Schaumburg

If you’re looking for affordable options, Uncle Julio's - Schaumburg (5 Woodfield Mall, # F313) and Bonefish Grill - Schaumburg (180 S Roselle Rd) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Meze Mediterraneo (680 Mall Drive) and City Works - Schaumburg (1850 E Golf Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Schaumburg.

When to visit Schaumburg

Schaumburg in January
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel
Schaumburg in January
Estimated hotel price
$110
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 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Schaumburg include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to Schaumburg departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Schaumburg. The train journey from Schaumburg to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $21 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 26 miles from Schaumburg. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Schaumburg, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Madison, the bus ride to Schaumburg takes 180 miles and will cost you around $74. From Champaign, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 190 miles. Schaumburg’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Schaumburg, you’ll arrive at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which is located 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Schaumburg include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to Schaumburg departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Schaumburg. The train journey from Schaumburg to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $21 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 26 miles from Schaumburg. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Schaumburg, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Madison, the bus ride to Schaumburg takes 180 miles and will cost you around $74. From Champaign, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 190 miles. Schaumburg’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city center.

Airports near Schaumburg

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Schaumburg

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (7,961 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (851 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,066 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Schaumburg

Most booked hotels in Schaumburg

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Chicago Marriott Suites O'Hare
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 582 reviews)
$179+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Schaumburg, IL
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 620 reviews)
$112+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport - Rosemont
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 725 reviews)
$150+
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Hyatt Regency Ohare Chicago
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2311 reviews)
$123+
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Hyatt Place Chicago Schaumburg
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1096 reviews)
$135+
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Wingate by Wyndham Schaumburg
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 669 reviews)
$80+
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Renting a car in Schaumburg

Renting a car in Schaumburg costs $48 per day, on average, or $144 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Schaumburg.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Schaumburg is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Schaumburg costs $48 per day, on average, or $144 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Schaumburg.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Schaumburg is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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