How far is Bourbonnais, IL from Schaumburg, IL?

The driving distance from Bourbonnais, IL to Schaumburg, IL is about 72 miles (115.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.02 mi
01h 42m
Flight
61.61 mi
99.15 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.61 mi
Kilometers
99.15 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.02 mi
Kilometers
115.9 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Schaumburg
Fri, Apr 17, 5:55 AM CDT
Return by in Bourbonnais
Fri, Apr 17, 7:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bourbonnais
2026-04-17T04:12
Arrive Schaumburg
Fri, Apr 17, 5:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bourbonnais
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lockport
IL

The most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

From Bourbonnais
36 mi
00h 51m
To Schaumburg
36 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SSE
Destination
78°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bourbonnais and Schaumburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bourbonnais and Schaumburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Olde Oak Drive

    1957 ft · 1 min · Olde Oak Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street Northwest

    1160 ft · 25 sec · Main Street Northwest

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Marsile Street

    1321 ft · 32 sec · East Marsile Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Convent Street

    21.6 mi · 31 min · North Convent Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Steger Road

    1196 ft · 55 sec · West Steger Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Wolf Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Wolf Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on East Maple Street

    1471 ft · 27 sec · East Maple Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West Lincoln Highway

    135 m · 10 sec · West Lincoln Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Cedar Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · North Cedar Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Maple Road

    1060 ft · 18 sec · Maple Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs

    3244 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    31.1 mi · 37 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Road, Golf Road

    1888 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Higgins Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Higgins Road

  17. 17

    Continue on West Higgins Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Higgins Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Roselle Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Roselle Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Thacker Street

    723 ft · 37 sec · West Thacker Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Pleasant Drive

    130 m · 19 sec · North Pleasant Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pleasant Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bourbonnais and Schaumburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Tollway
35.7 mi · 50%
North Convent Street
21.6 mi · 30%
Lincoln Highway
3.78 mi · 5%
North Cedar Road
2.38 mi · 3%
Wolf Road
2.3 mi · 3%
East Higgins Road
1.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

31.1 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
61.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lockport
00h 51m from Bourbonnais
Leave By
3:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Bourbonnais and Partly Sunny near Schaumburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bourbonnais to Schaumburg?

The road trip is about 72 miles (115.9 km) and usually takes 01h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lockport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Bourbonnais and 36 miles from Schaumburg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.58 one way or $19.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Bourbonnais and Partly Sunny near Schaumburg.

Stop Ideas Near Lockport

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lockport, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lockport.

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

7 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Naperville

22 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

30 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

30 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bourbonnais and Schaumburg. Straight-line distance: 61.61 mi (99.15 km).

Bourbonnais

#1 Bourbonnais

Human settlement in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States of America

Population19,378
Coordinates41.1537600, -87.8875400
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Schaumburg

#2 Schaumburg

Large village located in Cook County in Illinois, USA

Population72,049
Coordinates42.0333600, -88.0834100
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Bourbonnais (-87.88754, 41.15376)
End: Schaumburg (-88.08341, 42.03336)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.54 gal
9.62 L · about $9.58
Round trip
$19.16
5.08 gal · 19.24 L
Estimated CO2
22.6 kg one way
Round trip: 45.1 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.58 $19.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.80 $21.61
Premium $4.65 $11.82 $23.64
Diesel $5.30 $13.47 $26.94

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Bourbonnais and Schaumburg. The current time is 04:12:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.