Schaumburg travel guide

Schaumburg Tourism | Schaumburg Guide

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. 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
$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 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Schaumburg departs from Charlotte and takes around 2h.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Schaumburg. The train journey from Schaumburg to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $38 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 Kyte and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Schaumburg, including Bus, Amtrak and Tornado Bus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Schaumburg takes 80 miles and will cost you around $76. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 80 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. The shortest domestic flight to Schaumburg departs from Charlotte and takes around 2h.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Schaumburg. The train journey from Schaumburg to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $38 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 Kyte and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Schaumburg, including Bus, Amtrak and Tornado Bus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Schaumburg takes 80 miles and will cost you around $76. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 80 miles. Schaumburg’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city center.

Airports near Schaumburg

Airlines serving Schaumburg

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,596 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,962 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,941 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,729 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,587 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,552 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,356 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (766 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (771 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (486 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,326 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (976 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, 819 reviews)
$204+
The Westin O'Hare
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 400 reviews)
$204+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Schaumburg, IL
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 474 reviews)
$130+
Hyatt Regency Ohare Chicago
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 962 reviews)
$147+
Hyatt Place Chicago Schaumburg
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 828 reviews)
$127+
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Schaumburg/Woodfield Mall
3 stars
Excellent (8, 258 reviews)
$114+

Renting a car in Schaumburg

Renting a car in Schaumburg costs $59 per day, on average, or $119 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Schaumburg.

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 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, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Schaumburg costs $59 per day, on average, or $119 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Schaumburg.

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 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, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.